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*Muriatic acid (not for use on body panels, as it causes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_embrittlement hydrogen embrittlement]) | *Muriatic acid (not for use on body panels, as it causes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_embrittlement hydrogen embrittlement]) | ||
*Toilet cleaner (?) | *Toilet cleaner (?) | ||
| − | *Cola ( | + | *Cola (yes, contains phosphoric acid) |
| − | *Phosphoric acid | + | *Phosphoric acid: leaves behind a coating of iron phosphate |
*Naval jelly (gelled phosphoric acid) | *Naval jelly (gelled phosphoric acid) | ||
*Mag wheel cleaner (?) | *Mag wheel cleaner (?) | ||
| − | *Molasses (a 1:10 solution of molasses to water can be used for soaking rusty parts) | + | *Molasses (a 1:10 solution of molasses to water can be used for soaking rusty parts, although it loses its strength after several months) |
*Powdered household cleaning products such as Comet or Ajax | *Powdered household cleaning products such as Comet or Ajax | ||
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