Super Rusted Cast Iron Dutch Oven Restoration (Vintage)

RESULTS SHOWN AT THE END OF THE VIDEO!!!!!!!!!This video shows how we turned a severly rusted cast iron dutch oven back into a usable piece of cookware. The time-lapse shows us soaking the pan in vinegar, taking off the rust with a grinder rust removal wheel, and seasoning the Dutch oven.

[@whyisthismyrealname]

For easier rust removal after the soak id recommend using a sand blaster. Makes the job a lot easier and effective.

[@ParentsandProjects]

Awesome restoration FS! I could totally use one of these cast iron pots.

[@JoJoDaClown2]

Grapeseed oil with a microfiber towel will provide better results. Do multiple coats/bakes

[@fathersondiygarage3580]

I will have to give that a try, never heard of anyone using that, thanks for watching

[@z.a.dewitt8664]

Trying to get what you're saying here - cover with the grapeseed oil and bake it a few times with that over it?

[@AyeGeesy]

@@z.a.dewitt8664 Yes. You are re-seasoning the pan and people usually use oils with a high burn point. I personally use peanut oil on my cast irons and also used it to season my Blackstone Griddle. You follow the same steps as in the video except use a different oil.

[@z.a.dewitt8664]

@@AyeGeesy Huh, thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I ever have a pan like this.

[@JoJoDaClown2]

@@fathersondiygarage3580 Grapeseed oil is thin but high smoke point. Gives a very hard and even thickness seasoning. Microfiber prevents lint from being embedded and also ensures a thin even coating. Thin layers mean no gummy spots and really hard seasoning. Multiple layers for resilience. For your pan, what you should have done instead of grinding, is just have a really hot fire with plenty of coals, put the pan in there and build the fire up around it and get it really hot. The rust and seasoning will all burn off to the bare metal. Then you just use brillo pad and soap/water to get oxidation off then bake to get all moisture off. Then start your seasoning cycles.

[@castironkev]

Power tools are definitely frowned upon in the restoration community 😬😬 That being said, if it's for your own use and it works? Enjoy and start cooking!

[@slowtaknow]

If you could get a sand blaster that would be choice for vintage, if not, vinegar bath and steel wool. Only time I bust out power tools is on the inside of a new lodge.

[@fisherman2359]

The guy should have used an electrolysis tank and be done with it. Next time he’ll be using one. It’s 100 times easier and doesn’t ruin the iron with power tools.

[@ajsironworks3937]

Wife says those are good cast irons. Thanks for sharing.

[@fathersondiygarage3580]

They are great pans!!! Love your videos. Where do you source your steel pipe for the smoker builds. Im looking to do a build like that myself but can't seem to find a good deal on one.

[@ajsironworks3937]

@@fathersondiygarage3580 I get them from work. They cut a deal with me. Loved your smoker build my friend. You both do great work

[@fathersondiygarage3580]

@@ajsironworks3937 appreciate it. Keeping making videos, love your content!!

[@EVANPARLAN]

How good is the quality of older cast iron like this it looks beautiful but is the metal legit?

[@fathersondiygarage3580]

This pan has a lot of rust damage and imperfections because it was neglected but the well taken care of ones are arguably better than the new ones

[@mikecollins9789]

Depends on the brand. There were cheap quality products and great products just like today.

[@enkrypt3d]

I would have kept grinding. you want the bottom to be as smooth as possible. closer to a mirror!

[@fathersondiygarage3580]

I was using a rust removal wheel, there was bad pitting I was just worried if I grinned I would ruin it

[@gordonbassett4371]

Only thing I do different is use palm sander on interior to get bottom smooth. A pass with 80, then thorough run with 120 and finish with 220. Use wet sandpaper. Otherwise I like your result!

[@fathersondiygarage3580]

I thought about it. Was just worried about thinning the bottom of the pan out too much

[@gordonbassett4371]

@@fathersondiygarage3580 I don't put that much pressure on it. Just want to get the bottom nice and glassy smooth. My son received a 3 pc set of new cast iron, no name cheapy stuff, and the bottoms are rough as an old gravel road, them I had to really bear down on to get smooth. Older stuff usually is only rough from rust. Easier to smaooth.

[@timrose6152]

Don't use grinders or wire wheel, worthless to a collection

[@youtube_moderator]

sand blaster or even better, laser rust remover

[@fisherman2359]

Way to ruin them with power tools you dingus