[TheForge] stainless rust

[James Binnion]

Citric Acid based weld cleaner will passivate it without tank type  
treatment. Just brush it on. http://citrisurf.com/products.htm
On May 11, 2009, at 7:28 PM, Andrew Vida wrote:

> 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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