naval jelly

[William Donzelli]

> I'm familiar with the stuff but would never really consider using it on
> electronics gear--it's basically phosphoric and sulfuric acids with some
> detergent and silica as a polishing agent.  The "jelly" is nothing more
> than Xanthan gum (also used to thicken salad dressing).
>
> Surely, there must be safer ways to clear away rust!

Not safer, but better. Commercial Naval Jelly is pretty weak stuff.
There is a liquid form out there (I do not recall who makes it) that
is much stronger and really does a number on rust. It will also really
do a number on your eyes, too.

--
Will