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    <font face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">Have you heard of using
      wood ashes?  Seriously :o)  The combination of the mild abrasive
      and </font>potash in the ash make it a good rust remover (it's
    also great for dirty pots too).  You need dry ashes, though.  Rain
    will wash the potash away.  <br>
    <br>
    Bruce<br>
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    On 12/30/2010 8:29 AM, Tom DeBates wrote:
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            <td style="font: inherit;" valign="top">hello Wrenches,<br>
                I recently purchased some used modules. Unfortunately,
              they were mounted near a railroad track and many have a
              film of rust on the front surface. I have tried a few
              products; Dawn, Simple Green, vinegar (5% acidity),  and
              Krud Kutter to safely remove the rust. So far the vinegar
              seems to be best when considering cost, disposal ,etc. But
              it still takes a good amount of time and "elbow grease".
              Today I will try CLR.  Has anyone else run into a similar
              situation? If so, what products and/or methods did you use
              to remove rust stains?<br>
                Awhile back I had to remove some urethane caulk from the
              face of module and had to resort to a solvent-based
              chemical (acetone....yes, acetone) with disastrous
              results.....<br>
              thanks,<br>
              tom <br>
              <br>
              Tom DeBates<br>
              Habi-Tek<br>
              524 Summit St.<br>
              Geneva,IL. 60134<br>
              630-262-8193<br>
              fax 630-262-1343</td>
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