How To Clean Rusty Door Hinges Without Removing Them

Dry the hinge pins thoroughly with a towel.

How to clean rusty door hinges without removing them.

Be sure to mask of the places you don t want it. In addition to its unsightly appearance rust can corrode and weaken the structure of metal causing holes to appear and increasing the possibility of the hinge breaking or snapping when the door opens. Rust converter spray paint. Goes on clear and turns black.

Wd40 is one of my favorite products and a staple in my workshop but i always use dry graphite or spray silicone lubricant on hinges. Rust accumulates on door hinges when moisture is allowed to build up on the surface of the metal. Wet lubricants collect dust and gum up over time. Try dabbing a paper towel of a microfibre cloth in clr and rub the areas that are visible to you and ugly to look at.

Be sure to dry the areas in the screw holes as well. If there is a lot of rust use steel wool. Use tongs to pull the hinges out every 10 minutes and examine them. Scrub the hinges and the hinge pins vigorously with a scrub sponge or coarse steel wool.

The amount of time it takes to get your brass hinges clean by simmering them in milk depends on the extent of grime and tarnish the hinges have acquired. Try to remove all dirt debris and any rust that may be present.