Color And Rust Of The Hookah

[Mikefu]

As best as I can see, that looks like corrosion. It should come off with scrubbing and/or the clr noted above

[benjie613]

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As best as I can see, that looks like corrosion. It should come off with scrubbing and/or the clr noted above
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corrosion meaning rust!?..fact is when i tried scrapping it off it did come of to an extent..its just hard to get it all off..also, does / will it come over and over again?..abotu the orange rust, is sandpaper the best way to go about it? or are there better ways to "try" and get it off..

[Mikefu]

Yes, corrosion meaning rust. Only iron rusts, so other metals oxidize differently, that's why I referred to it as corrosion. But anyway, id try to use the product above, clr, to remove it all along with a wire or stiff nylon brush. Be sure to rinse it extremely well after cleaning It should only recur if you don't wash the hookah well after use, assuming there is no internal rust.

[Venger]

It all oxidation, for iron its rust,for aluminum it a whitish powder,for copper it the green stuff and for silver its tarnish. Oxygen mixes with just about everything. CLR should help clean most of it with a little scrubbing. Molds and mildew don't usually grow very well on metal. unscrew everything that will unscrew. soak it in CLR for a while then scrub. I have resurrected cast iron pans that well covered in rust , unless it is rusted through you should be cool.don't be afraid to be rough it metal and hard to hurt. Really your only concern should be aesthetics like scratching your finish and even that is fixable.
Ray

[benjie613]

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It all oxidation, for iron its rust,for aluminum it a whitish powder,for copper it the green stuff and for silver its tarnish. Oxygen mixes with just about everything. CLR should help clean most of it with a little scrubbing. Molds and mildew don't usually grow very well on metal. unscrew everything that will unscrew. soak it in CLR for a while then scrub. I have resurrected cast iron pans that well covered in rust , unless it is rusted through you should be cool.don't be afraid to be rough it metal and hard to hurt. Really your only concern should be aesthetics like scratching your finish and even that is fixable.
Ray
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sounds like a plan! 2 questions left...number one: where do i get clr? number 2: isnt that somewhat dangerous for me as im inhaling through my hookah that was soaked in chemicals?! As far as i know, the rule goes: if u cant eat or drink it , u dont wanna smoke it!

[Venger]

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[quote name='Venger' timestamp='1282178487' post='479476']
It all oxidation, for iron its rust,for aluminum it a whitish powder,for copper it the green stuff and for silver its tarnish. Oxygen mixes with just about everything. CLR should help clean most of it with a little scrubbing. Molds and mildew don't usually grow very well on metal. unscrew everything that will unscrew. soak it in CLR for a while then scrub. I have resurrected cast iron pans that well covered in rust , unless it is rusted through you should be cool.don't be afraid to be rough it metal and hard to hurt. Really your only concern should be aesthetics like scratching your finish and even that is fixable.
Ray
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sounds like a plan! 2 questions left...number one: where do i get clr? number 2: isnt that somewhat dangerous for me as im inhaling through my hookah that was soaked in chemicals?! As far as i know, the rule goes: if u cant eat or drink it , u dont wanna smoke it!
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1) you can find CLR in most grocery stores and hardware stores. 2) you don't eat dish soap but you clean your dishes with it then eat off them. The key here is rinse thoroughly. You could rinse it and let it soak in clean water over night and rinse again. Just make sure when your done to dry it very well.keeping it dry during its down time will help it stay rust and corrosion free.
Ray