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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

tech3149

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4. Yes it will attack the rust but not the paint

Reply to global1 (Reply #2)

Fri Mar 24, 2017, 10:07 AM

Mar 2017

When you wash it off you have to wash the entire piece. If you're not repainting the rusted areas with color you might be able to just clear coat the rusted areas but if you repaint the entire piece with clear coat it will brighten the old finish.

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I Have A Putnam Dye Cabinet That Has Some Areas With Rust On It.... [View all] global1 Mar 2017 OP

Phosphoric acid worked well for me regarding the rust tech3149 Mar 2017 #1

I Don't Know If I Understand.... global1 Mar 2017 #2

Can you post a pic of the cabinet/affected areas? ret5hd Mar 2017 #3

Yes it will attack the rust but not the paint tech3149 Mar 2017 #4

I think I saw one like that sold at Orrills Auction house recently. Was that you who bought it? TeamPooka Mar 2017 #5

Nope - I Bought Mine From An Estate Sale In Illinois...nt global1 Mar 2017 #6