Rust
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| + | ===Bulk notes=== | ||
| + | *Phosphoric acid (naval jelly, etc.) reacts with rust (iron oxide), to form iron phosphate (the black stuff that naval jelly leaves behind). Neutralize with: baking soda. | ||
| + | *Muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) is for cleaning aluminum, not steel. Don't use it on body metal! Causes hydrogen embrittlement. | ||
| + | *Don't ever use battery acid (sulfuric acid) to remove rust. Very dangerous to work with, and harms metal. | ||
| + | *To keep naval jelly wet, soak some fabric in water, and lay it on the naval jelly. Can work on an incline. | ||
*What grit sandpaper to use when removing rust from body panels? | *What grit sandpaper to use when removing rust from body panels? | ||
*Holes must be cut out, and new metal welded in. | *Holes must be cut out, and new metal welded in. | ||
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