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===How to remove rust from chrome=== | ===How to remove rust from chrome=== | ||
Use a mag wheel polish, fine steel wool, crumpled-up pieces of aluminum foil. | Use a mag wheel polish, fine steel wool, crumpled-up pieces of aluminum foil. | ||
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| + | ===How to de-rust gas tanks=== | ||
| + | Put a handful of nuts and bolts in, chain, chainsaw blade, etc., and shake it around a bit to knock out the loose stuff. Not too aggressive -- you'll dent the tank. Then, clean with phosphoric acid. Pour it in, let it sit for up to an hour, then flush with water and baking soda to neutralize. Or, Eastwood has a kit for this: an acid to clean it, and then something to coat it with. However, some people say that the coating can clog up the fuel filter, or trash your OEM sending unit. The best way to do it is to take it out and get it re-tinned. | ||
===Preventing MIG wire rust=== | ===Preventing MIG wire rust=== | ||
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