I was given this pan by a buddy downsizing. It hasn't been used in 5ish years and to me looks a touch rusted. Am I completely off base to just buff it out using barkeepers friend and then re-seasoning in the oven?
For sure. Finding old cast irons for $20 or less and restoring them to better than new is such a fun little gem to look for. I also swear that eggs taste better cooked on a cast iron.