Permatex makes a product called Naval Jelly, which is supposed to
"dissolve" rust, and Extend Rust Treatment which "...sprays on clear and
converts rust to a black, metal-protective coating" as they say in their
ad. Check them out at on the Loctite (they own Permatex) website at:
http://www.loctite.com/catalog/product.html?ProductLine=AAMNJ+++++++++++++++
http://www.loctite.com/catalog/product.html?ProductLine=AAMEXTND++++++++++++
Gary McCormick
'70 2000
San Jose, CA
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mg boy wrote:
>
> Lads,
>
> I'd advise against using some of the bathroom "rust stain removers" if
> they contain "hydrochloric acid" or "muratic acid" (if you have a
> bottle, then send the ingredients and I will be able to tell you how
> "strong" it is).
>
> The reason is that those strong acids WILL REMOVE ALL of the rust and
> the rust stains all the way down to bare metal (bare steel, bare iron
> ?). If the iron or steel is then exposed to oxygen and water (both
> components in the air), then rust will develop IMMEDIATELY and
> UNAVOIDABLY.
>
> Unfortunately, I cannot give you a better chemical option. The chrome
> plating really does an outstanding job of protecting the iron surface
> from rusting. If that surface is broken or scratched, then it is only
> a matter of time before rust takes over.
>
> What do you say Wayne / Phillip? Do you know of any chemical fixes?
>
> Cheers,
> Jeff Mathys
> Chemist
>
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