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Posted by Purdue Ag on December 18, 2006 at 15:25:26 from (198.109.220.6):
Working on some of my vintage implements which have rusted to the point where no paint is evident, I discovered that dipping the parts in muriatic acid for 15 - 20 minutes not only eliminated rust (even penetrating the pits, which sanding and grinding often miss), but also exposed tiny flecks of original factory paint that was previously undetectable. Muriatic acid can be purchased very cheaply at your local hardware store (for etching cement). It's very caustic, though, and needs to be used outdoors, due to the fumes. FWIW, Tony
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