Thanks Alistair, rubbing compound got the rust stains off the top
(thanks to Jon for that tip!).

Rob
becida@comcast.net

At  12/19/2011 06:56 PM, Alistair Bell wrote:
>If you can find oxalic acid crystals, 1/4 cup in 2 cups water or
>thereabouts, dab solution on stains and it will take the rust stain
>out. Be careful, oxalic acid is somewhat irritating/nasty.
>
>One formulation of Barkeeper's friend has oxalic acid in it, and it
>is probably easier to use that. Has a scouring agent in it which will help.
>
>alistair
>
>
>On 2011-12-19, at 11:23 AM, Rob wrote:
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> >
> >
> > The rust discoloration on the luggage rack from the tie downs &
> > fasteners are going to be a problem.
> >