Originally Posted by
jerrymcdougal
2) Get some deck bleach. It contains Oxalic acid. Mix up some of this with some water in a large container (strength depends how long you have to let it soak. I did about 1 part acid to 3-4 parts water) and dip the whole frame in it. Be sure not to have ANY aluminum in the acid it will tarnish the steel. Let it soak till the rust is gone. (for me it was about an hour). The acid wont hurt paint either, but make sure to clean the raw steel with soap and water first. After the rust is gone, I would Frame Saver the insides of the tubes.
You don't suppose people have 'oxalic acid parties'? Maybe somebody gets a kiddie pool + some acid, gets like 10 buddies together, everybody throws in a couple bucks for the acid and some beer, then dunk their frames into the pool and drink beer for an hour?
How about this, how important is it to get rid of whatever rust is inside if the frame? Will frame saver, prevent it from spreading?