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Default Cleaning corrosion from zinc


"Gerry" wrote in message
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Anyone have a way to chemically clean white corrosion from zinc pot
metal? Trying to reclaim an old Weber DCOE that looks like it was set
up with a bit of water in the bowl. I know I'm being anal about this
but I really will not be happy until I get the body looking as good as
I can before I reassemble it. Tried, CLR, Ospho, Muriatic along with
carb soak. The corrosion is all that is left on the body now. Ideas
anyone?


A fine (.008", .006") powered wire brush. A small cup brush, "solid-fill
endbrush", or a "pencil endbrush" will do a great job without damage.