Rusted Door Hinges

PirateLove · 06/09/2018, 02:00 AM

Does anyone know the best way to clean and get rid of rust off of aquarium door hinges?

billdogg · 06/09/2018, 04:57 AM

wire wheel in a drill, then repaint. You will, of course, have to remove the hinges for this. If they are (or were) bright brass then Brasso or similar to get the shine back, then spray with clear finish to seal them.

hth

It may be easier to just replace them.

Smokey Stover · 06/09/2018, 06:48 AM

Run down to Lowes and get a new set.

mcgyvr · 06/09/2018, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokey Stover

Run down to Lowes and get a new set.

Of stainless steel ones

NO3 · 06/09/2018, 07:44 AM

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wrott · 06/09/2018, 12:41 PM

3 in 1 oil or WD40 should keep it moving.
Sorry, do you have visible hinges and its just aesthetics?

Alfrareef · 06/09/2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by billdogg

wire wheel in a drill, then repaint. You will, of course, have to remove the hinges for this. If they are (or were) bright brass then Brasso or similar to get the shine back, then spray with clear finish to seal them.

hth

It may be easier to just replace them.

Replace every 3-4 years, it’s my approach.... :-)

NO3 · 06/09/2018, 04:10 PM

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billdogg · 06/09/2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NO3

I hate to be arrogant....but I 1000% have your answer.

Yet somehow you do anyway, and in virtually every post you make. At least you are consistent
!

EvapoRust eats away rust when you soak things in it. You will have to remove you hinges and soak then in this stuff overnight. Come morning you get a shop towel and wipe them clean.

This EvapoRust stuff is absolutely AMAZING. Im truly amazed everytime I use it.

infomercial?

It may be at local hardware store.....where I live its avail at Harbor Freight....but here it is on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Evapo-Rust-ER...lvL&ref=plSrch

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Originally Posted by NO3

This stuff is not cheap but you get enough in the bottle for multi uses.

I clean up rusty hammers, drill bits, hack saw blades, screwdrivers, pliers with this stuff all the time. Stuffs AMAZING..... and I'm not being paid to say that. Its just amazing stuff that should be in everyone's toolbox

And I'm glad you like it. Perhaps if you didn't leave your things laying out in the rain they wouldn't get so rusty.

Misled · 06/09/2018, 07:05 PM

At a couple bucks a hinge, buy new ones and be over it.

NO3 · 06/09/2018, 09:49 PM

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ca1ore · 06/10/2018, 07:52 AM

I would be VERY wary of using any kind of cleaning chemicals near a reef tank. I fully agree with the suggestions to just replace the hinges; but if you must try to clean them then take the doors off first and do it away from the tank. Also, that they rusted in the first place suggests that some kind of cabinet ventilation is called for.

Joe0813 · 06/11/2018, 06:42 PM

I just replace mine when they get yucky looking

ReefJak · 06/11/2018, 07:32 PM

With new metal hinges best rust preventative is WD40 specialist corrosion protection. New hinges will last longer. As indicated above do not treat on or near tank

Lsufan · 06/11/2018, 09:51 PM

I agree with mcgyver, get a new set of stainless ones

06/09/2018, 02:00 AM	#1
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	Rusted Door Hinges Does anyone know the best way to clean and get rid of rust off of aquarium door hinges? __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

06/09/2018, 04:57 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	wire wheel in a drill, then repaint. You will, of course, have to remove the hinges for this. If they are (or were) bright brass then Brasso or similar to get the shine back, then spray with clear finish to seal them. hth It may be easier to just replace them. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

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06/09/2018, 12:41 PM	#6
wrott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,912	3 in 1 oil or WD40 should keep it moving. Sorry, do you have visible hinges and its just aesthetics? __________________ OK, but where does the meat go! ------------------------------------------------ 120g SPS, 125g mix, 56g FOWLR, 20g qt

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06/09/2018, 06:48 AM	#3
Smokey Stover Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 361	Run down to Lowes and get a new set.

06/09/2018, 07:05 PM	#10
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	At a couple bucks a hinge, buy new ones and be over it. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

06/09/2018, 09:49 PM	#11
NO3 In Memoriam Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 269	**** comments removed bc arguing with faceless critical people behind a keyboard is pointless Last edited by NO3; 06/10/2018 at 12:38 PM.

06/10/2018, 07:52 AM	#12
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I would be VERY wary of using any kind of cleaning chemicals near a reef tank. I fully agree with the suggestions to just replace the hinges; but if you must try to clean them then take the doors off first and do it away from the tank. Also, that they rusted in the first place suggests that some kind of cabinet ventilation is called for. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

06/11/2018, 06:42 PM	#13
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	I just replace mine when they get yucky looking __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

06/11/2018, 07:32 PM	#14
ReefJak Registered Member Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 11	With new metal hinges best rust preventative is WD40 specialist corrosion protection. New hinges will last longer. As indicated above do not treat on or near tank

06/11/2018, 09:51 PM	#15
Lsufan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 1,410	I agree with mcgyver, get a new set of stainless ones