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#1 Trub L

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Posted 03 January 2013 - 10:33 AM

I usually start by getting some coarse grit sand paper (an orbital or finish sander makes this a lot easier) and getting a good raw surface, then finishing it up with 120-150 grit to polish. It doesn't have to be mirror smooth - the seasoning will fill in some of the pits - but you really want it at least the texture of coarse leather. Then, wash and wipe everything down with a damp paper towel to get rid of any iron debris and the start of any oxidation. Give everything a thorough, but very thin coat of flax oil (coconut works in a pinch), and put it in a 425-475 degree oven, inverting the pans for best results. After a half hour to an hour, give everything another very thin coat. Do this 4-5 times with thin coats and after the final one leave them in for another half hour, then just turn the oven off and leave them until they cool completely. After you wipe on each coat, wipe it down with a paper towel - you want the surface to barely appear wet, and certainly do not want any smears, pooling, etc.If you use coats that are too thick, it will get tacky and the coating won't feel as smooth or last as long.FWIW, if you can find flax oil at the hippie store, that's usually a little bit better, but coconut oil is definitely a good fallback. I like to give a little rub of flax oil after every 2nd or 3rd use. It's a drying oil, so it will harden without having to reheat the pan. I've heard mixed results with processed non-refrigerated flax, so I'd recommend the stuff that runs about $15 for a 12- or 16-oz bottle.

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Posted 03 January 2013 - 03:54 PM

Before giving the pan a second and additional coats do you let it cool for 2 hours like the instructions in the link Howie posted?

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Posted 10 April 2016 - 04:06 PM

I usually start by getting some coarse grit sand paper (an orbital or finish sander makes this a lot easier) and getting a good raw surface, then finishing it up with 120-150 grit to polish. It doesn't have to be mirror smooth - the seasoning will fill in some of the pits - but you really want it at least the texture of coarse leather. Then, wash and wipe everything down with a damp paper towel to get rid of any iron debris and the start of any oxidation. Give everything a thorough, but very thin coat of flax oil (coconut works in a pinch), and put it in a 425-475 degree oven, inverting the pans for best results. After a half hour to an hour, give everything another very thin coat. Do this 4-5 times with thin coats and after the final one leave them in for another half hour, then just turn the oven off and leave them until they cool completely. After you wipe on each coat, wipe it down with a paper towel - you want the surface to barely appear wet, and certainly do not want any smears, pooling, etc.If you use coats that are too thick, it will get tacky and the coating won't feel as smooth or last as long.FWIW, if you can find flax oil at the hippie store, that's usually a little bit better, but coconut oil is definitely a good fallback. I like to give a little rub of flax oil after every 2nd or 3rd use. It's a drying oil, so it will harden without having to reheat the pan. I've heard mixed results with processed non-refrigerated flax, so I'd recommend the stuff that runs about $15 for a 12- or 16-oz bottle.

I have a Lodge pre seasoned pan...  

 

It sucks....

 

Will this help?

 

:frank:



#4 Stains_not_here_man

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Posted 14 April 2016 - 06:59 AM

Yes. Did wonders for mine.

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Posted 24 January 2017 - 06:09 PM

After the wife cooked tomatoes in my cast iron pan, and then just slopped some safflower oil in there, I'm giving this a go this weekend. 



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Posted 24 January 2017 - 08:59 PM

After the wife cooked tomatoes in my cast iron pan, and then just slopped some safflower oil in there, I'm giving this a go this weekend. 

 

Sorry to hear about your upcoming divorce.




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