How To Remove Rusted Door Hinges

The rubber band or tape stiffens the pivot and allows you to place the socket on the bolt head more easily.

How to remove rusted door hinges. Mask around the hinge and use a paint or sealer like rustoleum. Vinegar and a steel wool pad or naval jelly follow directions will remove the rust. Start at the bottom so that the door can stay hanging off at least by one hinge. Use the rind from the lime to scrub the mixture off.

You will need a socket and ratchet with an extension. It is strong enough to remove the rust without further damaging the metal. Fill a stainless steel saucepan with two or three cups of water and enough baking powder to cover the bottom of the pan. Immerse the entire hinge under the water without stirring up the baking soda.

Open the door and position yourself to access the lowest hinge in the door. Use as much juice as you can get and allow the mixture to set for 2 3 hours before scrubbing off. Carbonated beverages contain phosphoric and carbonic acids which remove rust via etching. If you re not in that situation then just grab a big bowl and put all of your rusted items in at one time.

A swivel or universal socket with a rubber band or piece of tape wrapped around the pivot is ideal for this. Fill the container with basic cola such as pepsi coca cola or a generic substitute. Remove the bolts securing the door hinge to the body. Bring the heat up to a low simmer.

Sprinkle salt over the rusted area so that it is thoroughly coated and then juice a lime over the top. Cook the hinge for 15 minutes or until you can see the paint peeling off the metal. But it is important to seal the metal away from moister as soon as you can. Next i placed the rusted hinges and screws into the baggies and sealed them up.