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Former Member	14/09/2019 09:44:56
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Brian H	14/09/2019 10:07:28
2312 forum posts 112 photos	I'd make a new one. Brian
IanT	14/09/2019 10:18:14
2147 forum posts 222 photos	I like using electrolytic de-rusting Bill. It's simple and cheap to do (assuming you already have a battery charger) and it will not damage the part any further than the rust has already done so (e.g. pitting). It will also tend to loosen any paint that is already flaking. A good scrub with a very fine wire wool will usually clean things up nicely. Dry the part and prime it quickly before it re-rusts.... Regards, IanT
Paul Valente	14/09/2019 10:33:08
9 forum posts	You could try Oxalic Acid. Available via EBay etc. Soak rinse and repeat as necessary. It’s cheap and quite effective.
thaiguzzi	14/09/2019 10:54:32
704 forum posts 131 photos	Put it in some white vinegar and see how you get on.
Former Member	14/09/2019 11:16:06
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old mart	14/09/2019 21:08:49
4655 forum posts 304 photos	Be aware that shot blasting thin sections can cause distortion, the blasted side will end up convex, and even if you blast the other side, it is unlikely to go back flat.
Mike Poole	15/09/2019 00:23:46
3676 forum posts 82 photos	Brick cleaner is very good, I saw a can in wickes a few weeks ago which surprised me as I thought corrosive materials like that had been withdrawn from public sale. Mike
Former Member	15/09/2019 13:36:21
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Grenville Hunt	15/09/2019 15:25:38
31 forum posts	As IanT says make sure it is perfectly dry (I place mine on a radiator for half an hour) then use primer I've done hundreds of parts this way and never had a problem with re-appearing rust.
Former Member	16/09/2019 18:21:52
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