Well done on bringing this back to life. I have a No. 96 as well that has lead washer issues - and also a very rusted and rough looking tin. How did you restore the tin so well? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Makes me think about getting mine right. Thanks Norm
Norm I use Spirit of Salts (Hydrochloric Acid 25%). Follow the health and safety things on the bottle. I brush a neat solution on the rusted areas, leave anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes,and then while I am rinsing off under running water, I use an old toothbrush to remove any excess crud. Repeat until the rust is clear. To try and get to the original dullness of the tin, I soak it in a Citric Acid solution, strength doesn't matter, as long as the tin is immersed in water. A 2 hour soak is usually good enough. Finally give it a good wash, using the wifes washing powder, just rub it in from dry. Give it a final wash off, thoroughly dry the tin - I leave my tins in the airing cupboard ( where the immersion heater is ) Spray WD40 all over the tin. Give it a good rub in. Then I just rub a wax into it - dubbin, paraffin wax etc. Ian
Iani, thanks for all the info. It has given me what I need to start work on mine. I don't think my tin has the embossed "Primus pocket stove" like yours, it seems a plain tin but under the rust has a hint of factory paint left on it in places. Way too far gone to bring back. It has been stored it a workshop and has the odd dribble of other paint on it. I think the best is to rehab. it as per yours. Thanks again. Norm
