Browsing in another hobby area, I came across this StewMac video with luthier/repair tech, Dan Erlewine.
The rust removal/parts cleaning technique here uses a wallwart DC power adaptor, some copper wire, a hammer (or other chunk of ferrous metal), and a brine bath. It seems to work on the bridge from a vintage Gibson ES335. I would be worried about flash rust and corrosion after drying because of the water and salt, but I suppose if you rinsed and dried things well. I would try it first on something you don't care about.
https://youtu.be/8LhFCuXBIUc?si=U8af5xXa45cb9A2U
Rust Removal with Electrolysis
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Re: Rust Removal with Electrolysis
Don't use salt, since it causes rust...
This YouTube video seems to be one of the most complete explanations that I have found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54ADeB6V1rQ
Hope this helps, as it works extremely easily and better than other methods I have tried. I have used this method with great success on some ver rusty parts, just remember to use Arm & Hammer "Washing Soda" (WalMart carries it) and not "Baking Soda". Good luck.
This YouTube video seems to be one of the most complete explanations that I have found:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54ADeB6V1rQ
Hope this helps, as it works extremely easily and better than other methods I have tried. I have used this method with great success on some ver rusty parts, just remember to use Arm & Hammer "Washing Soda" (WalMart carries it) and not "Baking Soda". Good luck.
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Re: Rust Removal with Electrolysis
Thanks.
Using washing soda to make the electrolyte makes better sense than using salt.
Using washing soda to make the electrolyte makes better sense than using salt.