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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: pwalchak on November 25, 2025, 06:52:06 pm
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When loosening or derusting parts, its been suggested to use vinegar. Do I want to use ordinary household/cooking vinegar, which is 5% acidic, or industrial vinegar which runs from 50% to 75% acidic?
Paul
I've soaked rusty tools in normal vinegar for 24 hours and then scrubbed all the rust off with stainless steel wool with success.
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When loosening or derusting parts, its been suggested to use vinegar. Do I want to use ordinary household/cooking vinegar, which is 5% acidic, or industrial vinegar which runs from 50% to 75% acidic?
Paul