|  17th October 2018, 10:11 PM | #8 | 
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					Originally Posted by Bob A
					
				 Thanks for the cleaning suggestions.
 In past, I've used Eezox with steel wool or brass brush, applying and scrubbing until the rust was removed. It is both a solvent and a rust preventive. I sometimes follow up with a coat of Renaissance Wax.
 
 Is hot water sufficient to neutralise the acid? I worry that acid might linger in the forging flaws, making problems down the road.
 |  Hi Bob, 
I have not ever had problems using water to neutralize the vinegar.  
Stu
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