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Subject:Re: Subject: removing rust on poptop from corroded rubber seal...
From:Marshall
Date:Wed, 15 May 2002 18:45:59 -0500

Thanks Phil.

I'll see if I can get the elbow grease at my local flaps.

I'll ask around for the most popular brand.

Marshall Ruskin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 12:44 PM
Subject: Re: Subject: removing rust on poptop from corroded rubber seal...

> 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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