Thread: Removing rust
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Old 11-02-08 | 03:47 PM
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Servo888
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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).
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