u/NuclearTowel

I'd like to save it but I'm loosing hope.

This wok was used by someone not familiar with woks (me). I found it later covered in rust recently in a cupboard with bad ventilation and tried to clean it.

Metallic sponge, dish liquid, soap, overheating it then scrubbing, etc... and it ended up like that.

The surface isn't smooth when touching, especially around those white dots, they feel like holes.

When I wipe it I still get some red residue.

Should I keep going?