[TheForge] stainless rust

[Andrew Vida]

Muriatic acid should do nicely.

As for passivating - perhaps one may apply nitric to the rail in place?

Steve howell wrote:
> Guys,
> 
> Is there an 'easiest' way to remove rust stains from stainless welds? Boat owner client of mine has polished stainless rails on his ~1980's boat and the welds have stained badly. Naval Jelly? Tank passivation is out of the question.
> 
> Thx,
> Steve
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