Originally Posted by
wrk101
+1 Oxalic.
When I used oxalic on a bike frame, I tested it on an old rusty pair of scissors first. Incredible.
I would just do a small bucket or pail, and let the tools soak for a couple of hours.
X2
Oxalic Acid, and I've also used NaOH (Sodium hydroxide) a.k.a Lye for removing rust (and will remove paint too... And anything organic for that matter).