Thread: Acids for removing oxididation?

Originally Posted by BigMallard

I've used oxalic on bicycle parts and it works like a charm. Its not the same as razor steel, but it worked for me in that situation.

I know it's also used to get the grime off wood (decks and such). Did you use it "full strength" on the bike parts? Did you just wipe it on and off rather than soak it in the acid?

Chris L