[pianotech] Calling all Chemists

[Ron Nossaman]

Greg Newell wrote:
> I wonder if any of you might know of a rust neutralizer product. I have a
> bunch of scaffolding that I bought and used for hoisting a piano (A related
> post don’t you know) that has a great deal of surface rust on it. I’d like
> to clean off the rust and paint the scaffolding so that it holds up better
> over the long term. Any suggestions?

A rust neutralizer doesn't necessarily remove rust, but it 
transmogrifies it into something inert and hard, preventing 
further rust. Then you can either paint over it, or laugh 
hysterically because you don't have to. You can also swab down 
the inside of the pipes with a wire and ??? mop to kill the 
internal stuff. Loctite makes some, as do a whole bunch of 
other companies. Google rust neutralizer, and go shopping.
Ron N