Rusted Flower Nail And Decorating Tips

Decorating By beachcomber2 Updated 16 Sep 2007 , 12:30am by diamond

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beachcomber2 Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 8:37pm
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Does anyone know how to remove rust from flower nails and decorating tips? I left them soaking overnight in a vinegar solution (to remove the grease). Now they have rust spots! icon_cry.gif

Thanks in advance for the responses.!

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Cakepro Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 8:46pm
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Throw them away and buy more. The acetic acid (vinegar) is very strong and soaking them for long periods causes corrosion.

Chunk 'em and chalk it up to a lesson learned. icon_smile.gif

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omaida Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 8:54pm
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I hate to tell you but I agree, throw them away . Next time just soak them in warm water and wash them right away. I also make sure that I dry mine with a paper towel inside and out.

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auntginn Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 8:56pm
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I agree, I did it once and I tried to use the household rust removers on the market. BLAH! Nothing doing, doesn't work. Its not worth the extra stress, they're relatively cheap by comparison

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pastryjen Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 9:10pm
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I've read that rubbing a piece of cut potato takes rust off of baking tins. It's worth the try.

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beachcomber2 Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 9:55pm
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Thanks for the responses! Trust me, I will not be soaking in vinegar solution again...however, I just tried rubbing them with regular nail polisher remover, then rinsed in hot soap water....and guess what? It Worked! icon_biggrin.gif

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DianeLM Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 10:06pm
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I've had some luck with baking soda and my little tip cleaning brush, but, overall, I've thrown out more than I've salvaged. It's just not worth the work.

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TexasSugar Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 11:11pm
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Wilton does suggest that you not soak or use vinager on your tips because it can remove the finish on them.

They are nickle plated, so they should not rust. I have had them discolor if you leave them soaking in water for periods of times or wash them in the dishwasher with certain soaps.

If they are just discolored there is no reason not to use them. They just aren't shiny and pretty any more.

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DianeLM Posted 15 Sep 2007 , 11:56pm
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True, there is a difference between discolored and rusty. Many of my Wilton tips are discolored, but they hardly ever rust - and if they do, it comes off easily. Ateco tips will rust if you look at them crossways.

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Erika513x2 Posted 16 Sep 2007 , 12:12am
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WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY wilto instructor told me wilton replaced any tip that is rusted b/c the guarantee that it won't rust. So look into that for real....

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diamond Posted 16 Sep 2007 , 12:30am
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hello sorry this might hurt alitttle please throw those tips away icon_eek.gif they have rust on them and that is not food Safe... just buy some fresh ones and get a net baggy inthe wilton isle and use that dishwasher safe or hand wash with the little brush in kit 1 remember... hints looks like a baby bottle brush cleaner.... icon_cool.gif

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