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"Iron Black" ?
      #258563 - 04/01/15 05:24 AM

Simple question. I have a few cast iron kettles, potjes, camp oven type things needing some R&M ie remove some rust, and re-paint.

I believe there is something called "iron black". That is the name I remember from somewhere in the deep dark past. It is designed for cast iron and helps preserve the iron, ie not just black paint. Tried the local hardware store and they were clueless and just pointed to black paint.

A question for anyone who knows.

The potjes and camp ovens have been seasoned and pretty good shape. The main need is for a cast iron fire pot, it is a round container with an ash section at the bottom, a grid for brickettes and then a grid for cooking on. It is a little rusty on the outside and needs cleaning up.

I know using non-salted butter applied to the iron when very hot "seasons" the iron and helps prevent rusting. Before redoing this, would like to tidy up the areas where rust is to be removed.

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Re: "Iron Black" ? [Re: NitroX]
      #258573 - 04/01/15 08:43 AM

Look for "stove black".
Usually comes in a little bottle about the size of a mink oil bottle.

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Re: "Iron Black" ? [Re: Huvius]
      #258576 - 04/01/15 09:56 AM

Hi NitroX,
If you go to a Pot Belly Stove or heating shop, or probably a Barbeque shop you should find what you are after. I think it is called Stove Black here as well.
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Re: "Iron Black" ? [Re: LesLeeSpeed]
      #258578 - 04/01/15 12:20 PM

Stove black is not for seasoning pans or pots - it is an outside finish only.

Never use soap for cleaning cast iron pots and pans.

I use olive oil in mine and after boiling water in the dirty pan to lift that which is stuck on, I dry it and re-apply the oil. After time and use, the pans become seasoned.
Bacon fat can also be used, it's just the thinnest coat, rubbed around with a folded paper towel.

In fishing camp, we (from 4 to 15 in the group)sometimes have "the shiniest cast iron pan contest" after cleaning the supper dishes up. OK - every one show their pans, the smoothest, shiniest one wins - nothing but recognition. lol
Over a 2 week trip, a new pan can go from horrid to almost a winner.

I'm not sure stove black would withstand direct flame, as it is for the outside of the cast iron stove.

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Re: "Iron Black" ? [Re: DarylS]
      #258585 - 04/01/15 04:58 PM

Quote:

Stove black is not for seasoning pans or pots - it is an outside finish only.

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Thanks Daryl.

I'm not sure stove black would withstand direct flame, as it is for the outside of the cast iron stove.




The main object for R&M is the equivalent of a iron pot belly stove, only smaller so stove black is the perfect thing for it. No problem with rust on the inside of it, not water touches there and the fire fixes it anyway.

Olive oil spray also works well for seasoning. And helps burned hands from the very hot cast iron necesary for the oil to be absorbed into the iron pores.

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Re: "Iron Black" ? [Re: Huvius]
      #258587 - 04/01/15 05:11 PM

Quote:

Look for "stove black".
Usually comes in a little bottle about the size of a mink oil bottle.




Thanks Huvius and Les. That's the stuff.

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Re: "Iron Black" ? [Re: DarylS]
      #258607 - 05/01/15 03:43 AM

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Never use soap for cleaning cast iron pots and pans.
...boiling water in the dirty pan to lift that which is stuck on, I dry it and re-apply the oil. After time and use, the pans become seasoned.
Bacon fat can also be used, it's just the thinnest coat, rubbed around with a folded paper towel.





That is right Daryl.
After boiling the water in the pan to lift the bigger particles, I prefer to use a little oil (or bacon grease), a bit of salt and a wadded up newspaper. The pan interior ends up smooth, shiny and virtually non-stick!

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Re: "Iron Black" ? [Re: Huvius]
      #260251 - 10/02/15 08:37 PM

Grab an abrasive pad and some white vinegar. With a little work, your cast iron will be as good as new.

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