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how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs #12278133 06/04/17 06:07 PM
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I recently found about 2000 1/16 oz. crappie jig heads at a flea market. They have a chalk like corrosion on the head. Does anyone have an easy method to clean these to remove the corrosion that will not damage the hooks? I started with a small wire brush but that sure takes a lot of time. CLR does not work. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12278164 06/04/17 06:38 PM
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soak them for a few minutes in vinegar then rinse and dry them and they will look like new again

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12278244 06/04/17 07:52 PM
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OK !! I will give that a try. Does it matter what kind of vinegar?

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12278269 06/04/17 08:07 PM
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I have only used the regular white vinegar when I needed to clean them

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12278300 06/04/17 08:33 PM
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Thanks again !!

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12278309 06/04/17 08:45 PM
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ospho should work, or if you try the vinegar, go to heb they have an extra strength at 9% not 5 or 6 %. muriatic acid if all else fails.

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12278484 06/04/17 11:49 PM
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Rip it through crappie lips till it shines again!! thumb

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12278487 06/04/17 11:52 PM
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I like that idea best !!!

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The white chalk is lead oxide. White vinegar is great stuff. I mix it with salt to clean copper also.


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Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12283458 06/07/17 11:05 PM
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I just thought I would post a follow up. THE VINEGAR WORKED GREAT !!! Easy as pie !!! Thanks to all for the help.

Re: how can I clean corrosion from lead head jigs [Re: randy12972] #12283695 06/08/17 01:29 AM
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Dang,I just rub them with my fingers and string'em up bang
They still work like the new ones . . . . . . hmmm

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