[CR] Oxalic Acid Questions

(Example: Production Builders:Tonard)

From: "Bret Van Horn" <bret@workshed.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:49:49 -0800
To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] Oxalic Acid Questions


Hi All-

I've read up a bit on using oxalic acid to de-rust frames, but there are a couple points that remain unclear, so I apologize if this has been rehashed before (I did search the archives):

1) I've read that it's best to do this when it's warm, however, being in the midst of winter, is it still okay to do now? Will I just need to soak it longer, or is it completely ineffective in colder temps?

2) Given the relatively low ratio of acid used, is it safe to do this in an enclosed garage provided it's aired out periodically? Or are the fumes that toxic?

Thanks!

Bret Van Horn
Washougal, WA 98671