I took some time this afternoon to remove surface rust with a brass wire wheel.
Before:
After:
I like the results so far, & if a rust converter will turn the rusted areas even blacker all the better.
Next step is a rust converter. @
3speedslow suggested Rustex by Rustoleum. Has anyone compared it to Ospho or know what the differences would be between the two?
Thanks all for the help & suggestions.