Far as I can tell, someone wrote:
>it does not seem like it's worth it to remove all the seasoning, then
>remove all the rust, then reseason

Blasphemy!

Why not buy some newly made antiques while your at it...?

Just wash it thoroughly in very soapy water. Maybe twice. It'll take ten minutes.

Dry immediately.

Coat the entire thing with olive oil and stick it in the oven for two hours at 300 or
so.

Done. Like new.