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#5983
Sat Sep 09 2006 10:04 PM
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Recently I picked up a Hi-Speed Gasoline sign with a medal frame and hanger hooks.
I used a brillo pad to try and clean it.It did bring most of the color's out but still shows some rust color residue and dullness.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Butch
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#5984
Sun Sep 10 2006 07:05 AM
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Butch I have used The Works bathroom cleaner or Muratic Acid to clean off the rust stains & other buildup. Then I put on a few coats of car wax to help the shine. I have heard lemon oil would help the shine but I have never tried it. Dont use to course of a brillo pad it will scratch the porcelian & dull it further. This is one of many ways to do this hope this helps 
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#5985
Sun Sep 10 2006 07:49 AM
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No Brillo, use fresh clean steel wool..
Brillo full of grinding compounds, can dull your sign..
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#5986
Sun Sep 10 2006 09:04 AM
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When using muriatic acid try thinning it with water first. Also, do not leave it on long before wiping it off. Make sure you have a fan blowing the fumes away from you and wear gloves.
Mean stuff but works like magic.
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#5987
Sun Sep 10 2006 11:38 AM
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Toilet Bowl cleaner or BAR KEEPERS FRIEND also works good.
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#5988
Sun Sep 10 2006 12:59 PM
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Meguiar's Medium-Cut Cleaner in the brown bottle and a gray Scotch-Brite pad works wonders for me.
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#5989
Sun Sep 10 2006 04:44 PM
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Thanks Guy's for all the ideas and suggestions.I knew you could steer me in the right direction!
Butch
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