Reply to:   RE: Removal of 'rust' stains from sandblasted aluminium cladd
Try sponge-jet

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David west wrote:
>This one is for all you metals conservators out there!  Apologies for the >double message for those of you also on P-L.
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>I have a large structure clad with sandblasted aluminium panels.  Mild >steel spring washers have been used in the fixings, and there are rust stains on the >face of the aluminium cladding panels which we wish to clean off.
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>I'm looking for suggestions ... and feedback on my thoughts ...
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>... am currently considering >
>use of sodium EDTA poultice
>air abrasive blasting using soft blasting media
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>Thanks in anticipation
>
>david west
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