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ursus · 09-12-2021, 02:29 PM

My 1931 headlight and tail light buckets have heavy rust stains where the non-stainless steel fasteners were located. I tried some mild rubbing compound which has had little effect on the stains.

I may try to soak them in one of the chelating solutions such as Evaporust or WD-40 Rust Remover, but am curious what these effect these products will have on the stainless steel. I do know that they will slightly darken regular steel. Any thoughts or experience with this? Thanks.

09-12-2021, 02:29 PM	#1
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,373	Rust Stains on Stainless Steel My 1931 headlight and tail light buckets have heavy rust stains where the non-stainless steel fasteners were located. I tried some mild rubbing compound which has had little effect on the stains. I may try to soak them in one of the chelating solutions such as Evaporust or WD-40 Rust Remover, but am curious what these effect these products will have on the stainless steel. I do know that they will slightly darken regular steel. Any thoughts or experience with this? Thanks.

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