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Subject:Re: Subject: removing rust on poptop from corroded rubber seal...
From:Phil S.
Date:Wed, 15 May 2002 10:44:15 -0700

I used a rubbing compound a hand towel and some elbow
grease. Worked well

Phil***84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
***60' Morris Mini1340CC(for sale)

--- Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> wrote:
> Most rust removers contain hydrofluoric acid.  Nasty
> stuff for your skin and
> it will etch glass if left in contact too long.
> OTOH, it works really well.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thomas J. LaLanne" <lalanne@IX.NETCOM.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 10:21 AM
> Subject: Subject: removing rust on poptop from
> corroded rubber seal...
>
>
> > Marshall,
> >     West Marine sells a product called Rust
> StainsAway which they say
> > removes rust stains from fiberglass surfaces.  It
> seems to work by a
> > chemical reaction rather than by a mechanical
> scrub.  I'm sure it will
> > take care of your rust stains from the pop-top
> seal very easily.
> > Tom LaLanne
> > '86 Subie Westy

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