how do i clean the rust off my garden spade?

Answer 1

That would depend on how rusty it is. Steel wool will remove a light surface rust,but emery paper would be required to remove thicker rust deposits. Another solution... dig a hole ! The rubbing action of the sand should remove most of the rust from the blade...

Answer 2

Best way to keep a spade from rusting is when finished using it dip it in a bucket of oil soaked sand. Just dip it in and out of the bucket after use and wipe off the sand and it will keep in good condition.

Answer 3

wire brush it with an angel grinder and have it coated the right way with Rust-oleum paints.

the goal its to get rid of the rust first...as much as possible. Then prep the service to get it clean so the primer will stick, let that dry, and then 2-3 layers of whatever color plain or pro grade rustoleum paint should work. (i like the pro grade spray on as its so much better than the regular rustoleum sprays)

top it off with a layer or 2 of clear coat. Rustoleum only has that in regular grade for some reason...

final product should go from this
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to this
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and if you did it right, the paint will stick on there instead of peel off. however, a garden spade will be used for digging and therefore the paint will really be stressed...it will come right off again with every day use.

try having it power coated by a professional and it wont go anywhere.

Answer 4

try digging in some gravel.

you can prevent rust by covering in old engine oil after cleaning before storing for the winter

Answer 5

First attempt gun oil and a cotton rag. gentle rust comes off rather. in case you need to use some thing abrasive, use a bronze or brass wool pad and rub gently with oil. I wood evade metallic wool if achievable.

Answer 6

use a brillo pad then rub normal cooking oil on the spade before storing, it keeps it rust free and is cheap!

Answer 7

use a product called autosol you can get it from halfords or any good motor factors outlet its easy to use and you will be amazed at the results you may want to use a wire brush first if the rust is really bad

Answer 8

try using a rust remover from a hardware store or a motor spare store. put it in a bucket over night should loosen it up a bit

Answer 9

Try using it for digging instead of decoration! Funny all these answers and only one other person knows the more you use it the dirt will wear away the rust.What is this world comming to??? you're all fired!

Answer 10

Try using some WD40 with medium grain sandpaper. That should do the trick!