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Old 07-08-2013, 08:51 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by PolarBear View Post
I believe you can get similar results with simple white vinegar. Vinegar is acetic acid
Similar but not quite as good. Takes longer and won't be as aggressive.

Kind of like the old wive's tale about using Coca-Cola. Yes, it has a small amount of phosphoric acid in it that will eat rust but nowhere near enough to do some heavier cleaning.
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