Cannonball is cleaned.

[TheGeorgiaCanuck]

I found this with my Fisher CZ-3D but am sharing here as well.

Soaked it in white vinegar for a week. All the rust fell off. Gave it a good soap and water bath, dried it. then sprayed it down with WD-40. Will put a coating on to prevent rust soon. Here's the before and after pics.

Before cleaning.

After cleaning.

 

[GoGoGopher]

Cool find, and good cleanup job!

HH,

 

[Salida]

Nice find. I'd hate to connect with THAT baby!

 

[William-NM]

Great job on the cleaning, and a very interesting find!

 

[senda]

Ostras!(expression of typical Spanish surprise) that's one of my goals pursued more ... Good job of cleaning has been very good.
Congratulations
un saludo

 

[Hank68]

Very Nice!

 

[JOE in MD]

Real nice job. I have 3 cannon balls, I going to try your method with the White Vineger.
Thanks

 

[TheGeorgiaCanuck]

Real nice job. I have 3 cannon balls, I going to try your method with the White Vineger.
Thanks

I checked mine every 2nd day till the rust flaked off easy. Whats left came off with toothbrush and soap then. I'd suggest you not do this inside or your wife will frown on the smell.