What is a lye bath

[Jim O.]

Hi im new to collecting but just picked up a bunch of rusted and dirty pieces i dont know the best way to clean them i sprayed a couple with oven cleaner it helped some on the bottom but keeps coming off the sides any help would be great thanks jim

 

[SpurgeonH]

Welcome, Jim! Everything you need to know can be found here: http://www.castironcollector.com/cleaning.php

 

[Jim O.]

Thanks that help alot thanks again jim