rust on hooks

[playmaker47]

i have a couple of spinnerbaits that the hooks are still good on and they are still really sharp and really strong, but they have gotten some rust on the hooks. how should i go about getting this off?

[FutureClassicChamp]

i guess you could try using a hook sharpener or sanding them. id throw them out and get new ones though.

[Raul]

Rub them with steel wool, that eliminates the rust and doesn 't sand the chrome away.

[Nick]

If the hooks are still strong, just use a little steel wool or very fine sandpaper on them, then I'd coat them with a little Rust Remover.  This liquid actually bonds to the metal to eradicate rust.  Comes in a small bottle and dries pretty fast.  Will darken the metal though, but who cares.

[earthworm77]

I normally would deep six them but steel wool would work, a buddy of mine swears by wiping them down with Cocacola

[Marty]

I use a small wire brush that works pretty well. It's long-handled and the whole thing is about the size of a toothbrush.

[L.D.]

I take them off. If I don't have new ones around I'll put them in the tumbler for a hour. This is the tumbler that I clean and polish my empty ammo cases with. Makes them bright and shiney.

L.D.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

the whole "coca-cola removes rust" thing was disproven on "mythbusters".

[George Welcome]

Star Brite Hull cleaner and a tooth brush will take care of it if the rust is light. If there is visible pitting then get rid of them.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Didn't even think of those kinds of products.  "on/off" is a marine product that does wonders on removing rust stains from boat decks,etc.  Active ingredient is osolic acid.

[senko_77]

yea, i agree with all the steel wool users