Thread: How to restore old bearing cones?
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Old 02-22-20, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mad Honk
I am not sure about the use of phosphoric acid as a rust remover...
Phosphoric acid is a great rust remover. Eg: "Naval Jelly". But I'd be willing to bet these cones were left in the acid overnight, or at least a few hours.
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