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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Has anyone tried this? If so, how did you remove the black oxide. Did the cola work?

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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don't waste your money...I bought a brand new Chevy Blazer in '91 and got talked into one of those garbage deals...the Blazer rusted away faster than you could blink your eye...fenders, doors, you name it..huge holes...
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Originally Posted by 1976 corvette
Has anyone tried this? If so, how did you remove the black oxide. Did the cola work?

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/147048...asy_effective/
Cola will clean an old dirty penny and make it look brand new. Will it work on other items? Never tried!
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For small parts you can just soak them in vinegar for a few days to a week and it will accomplish about the same thing. You have to paint the metal right away though to prevent rust from forming again.



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My brother used this system on his 55 Nash restore, all nuts and bolts,most of frount end parts, rear springs, he likes it, put some parts in and go do other stuff,come back and clean up and paint.


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