Originally Posted by ElliotSF

Until I spotted this thread, I planned to buy some OA and try it on some lightly rusted rims. But forget it! I'll use white vinegar instead. (This morning, as a test, I soaked an old rusted bolt in a small glass of vinegar. I let the bolt soak for two hours, then removed it from the vinegar and rubbed it with a green scrubby pad. The rust came right off. Sold!)