Sandpaper is very effective at getting off some of the residual spots of carbon buildup and spot-cleaning rust. I’ve also heard that using an electric sander with 60ish grit can be very effective at smoothing down a rough finish. I’m going to try it myself with a customer’s pan here soon, but definitely wear an N95 if you’re going to do that!
Has anyone tried sanding their cast iron to smooth before seasoning?
Sandpaper is very effective at getting off some of the residual spots of carbon buildup and spot-cleaning rust. I’ve also heard that using an electric sander with 60ish grit can be very effective at smoothing down a rough finish. I’m going to try it myself with a customer’s pan here soon, but definitely wear an N95 if you’re going to do that!