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franken · 05-20-2015, 11:40 PM

A phosphoric acid solution in a squeeze spray bottle can be used. I wonder about the washing soda in the electrolysis tank and if its acid, or base and how/if it should be neutralized.
I'm thinking of seams where 2 pieces of steel are squeezed together. Easy for water to get in there if a part is dunked, but not possible for a spray to get to the same place.
I don't have any WD40 and don't use it for anything.

05-20-2015, 11:40 PM	#7
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,064	Re: After electrolysis, how do I prevent flash rust? A phosphoric acid solution in a squeeze spray bottle can be used. I wonder about the washing soda in the electrolysis tank and if its acid, or base and how/if it should be neutralized. I'm thinking of seams where 2 pieces of steel are squeezed together. Easy for water to get in there if a part is dunked, but not possible for a spray to get to the same place. I don't have any WD40 and don't use it for anything.