How do you get rid of rust from zipper?

[beejerry]

I got an vintage bag and there is some rust on the zipper. Does anyone know how I can get rid of it safely?

My bag is white leather and I don't want to ruin the leather surronding the ziper. Thanks in advance.

 

[Cheryl]

Maybe CLR? I dont have any here but you could look at the directions, It tells you on the back of the bottle what it works safely on.

 

[beejerry]

Thanks Cherthompson! But what does CLR stands for? Is it CLR Cal / Rust / Lime Remover?

 

[maomee]

Try WD-40. I know that may sound weird but it works great on rust and its safe (but spot test with a cotton tip 1st) on leather.

 

[indiaink]

Ewww, maomee - I wouldn't get WD-40 around a leather handbag in any way - I'd be afraid the oily stuff would get onto the leather around the zipper.

Cleaning this is going to be hard - maybe take it to a shoe repair shop and see what they allow? Or give them a call?

 

[maomee]

I know it sounds gross (I haven't had the need to try...although I have a suede tan purse that's been so grungy its looking black/gray that I may actually try it out, I'll report back if I do try) but I've read plenty of positive feedback on using WD40 with leather... see here:

http://www.rd.com/content/extraordinaryuses/extraordinary-uses-for-wd-40/
http://www.twbc.org/resources/wd40.php
http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1093968&postcount=8
http://www.wackyuses.com/wd40.html

 

[indiaink]

I know it sounds gross (I haven't had the need to try...although I have a suede tan purse that's been so grungy its looking black/gray that I may actually try it out, I'll report back if I do try) but I've read plenty of positive feedback on using WD40 with leather...

OK, OK - I just hate the smell of that stuff! I'll be waiting to hear how yours turns out

 

[beejerry]

Thanks for posting this! I especially find this use interesting:

Prevent squirrels from climbing into a birdhouse

I know it sounds gross (I haven't had the need to try...although I have a suede tan purse that's been so grungy its looking black/gray that I may actually try it out, I'll report back if I do try) but I've read plenty of positive feedback on using WD40 with leather... see here:

http://www.rd.com/content/extraordinaryuses/extraordinary-uses-for-wd-40/
http://www.twbc.org/resources/wd40.php
http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1093968&postcount=8
http://www.wackyuses.com/wd40.html

 

[Joyceshing]

I know it sounds gross (I haven't had the need to try...although I have a suede tan purse that's been so grungy its looking black/gray that I may actually try it out, I'll report back if I do try) but I've read plenty of positive feedback on using WD40 with leather... see here:

http://www.rd.com/content/extraordinaryuses/extraordinary-uses-for-wd-40/
http://www.twbc.org/resources/wd40.php
http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1093968&postcount=8
http://www.wackyuses.com/wd40.html

Thanks! It did work for me!