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> the only way to turn iron oxide into a
> stable form without excising it
> tannic acid (certain kinds of tea and
> tea bags have this in it, as it stains
> tea pots)in contact with iron oxide
> turns that into iron tannate, a stable compound.
I've had good results with Metal-Ready from www.POR15.com
I believe it does a very similar thing: turning iron oxide into iron phosphate, and leaving a zinc phosphate coating as well. But yes, getting a stable compound is the secret to success. Otherwise, rust never sleeps.
- Erik
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1982 ex-Diesel wagon, now 5.0
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