VINEGAR to Remove Rust from a Microphone! Simple Restoration and Cleaning

Items used:
White Vinegar
220 grit Sandpaper
Steel Wool
The microphone is a Shure SM-58

[@AllenGrahamInEcuador]

Thanks for the great information, Jake. Greetings from Guayaquil, Ecuador.

[@stevemonk2531]

Excellent video - I have 4 mics with rusted grilles to deal with so feel more positive about a good result. Thanks!

[@robertYTB78g]

Very helpful, thanks for posting.

[@neobx2]

Cool video, I def will try this

[@zaxflaya]

I will try this on my SM58.

[@ninkichan7209]

Ultrasonic cleaner is not that expensive. That can save you some time and effort getting smaller gunk stuck on those holes. Nice video.

[@richardrattos8511]

Superb

[@pauloinoquepenicela9483]

it was a good job

[@sarrajeanmabandos1869]

Thankyou

[@MrNinad92]

Good 👍

[@thatbritsound]

How do you remove the vinegar smell afterwards?

[@naizafayeanzures]

Can u use oxalic acid instead?

[@jakesworkshop1253]

***220 grit sandpaper was used, not 100!

[@davidcf4002]

The rust always return.

[@ravs094]

Hi Jake, I’m working on a new Cleaning TV Series for Ricochet TV Production Company (the makers behind The Repair Shop on BBC One) & we’d potentially like to feature this video. Could you make your email address available on your channel for business enquires so I can let you know more about our series?

[@jakesworkshop1253]

Give me a $ number first, how much will you pay me?

[@ravs094]

@@jakesworkshop1253 We pay £100 per clip shown in our series