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Old 12-26-07 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
Is anyone here 100% sure that acid doesn't remove chrome, or possibly seep under the edges of rust holes in the chrome and cause further damage? Any way you remove rust from chrome, there is risk. It's the sad fact of any hobby that involves plated parts. Getting them re-plated is an option, although a high dollar one.,,,,BD
Yes, in regards to oxalic acid.

Oxalic acid does not remove chrome and does not encourage rust.

I'm 100% sure.

I'm also 100% sure that oxalic acid removes rust more gently than steel wool ever can. No ifs, ands or buts about it.
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