I came across a rusty cast iron skillet while moving and was wondering if anybody here would have a suggestion of how to bring it back...

thanks...

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Unless it has some sentimental value, just get a new Lodge pan. They're cheap.

Otherwise, I would suggest getting it de-rusted, preferably without using a chemical stripper, but how about media blasting. Then season it with oil and a hot oven.

Try some sandpaper then season it in the oven with some fat, like bacon grease.

Iron is better for you than teflon.

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Warren

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Talk to the people that sell them at flea markets or antique shops. There are techniques to do this. Some people boil them in lye but I think that is to remove the black. Other people say don't boil the pan in poison. Some of the old pans with certain brand names on them are worth a little money.

All I've ever done to resurrect a cast iron fry pan is hit it with the one thing you shouldn't - a steel wool pad. Scrub it with the pad in hot water until clean then re-season the pan.

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Lye (sodium Hydroxide) drain cleaner.....etc is something I use to remove rust from tools I accidently left out etc.....it will remove rust without eroding meatal like acid will do.

Wash the hell out of it and it won't poison you. You will have to reseason the item however and thats going to be a drag until its done.

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