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how to deal with corrosion

Hi all, can you give me some advice how to remove rusty spot on a vintage Fidelity Research tonearm? The arm tube is made of stainless steel. I'm also wondering whether stainless steel arms in general are also prone to corrosion. If the spot is treated, how to give the stainless steel further protection? Is the use of protecting oil recommended? Thank you in advance.

Chris
dazzdax
aceto
273 posts
 
Flitz is an excellent polish for stainless. Use as above. Apply very small amount on cotton cloth or polishing pad.
inpepinnovations1e75
395 posts
 
Methinks that your arm is not stainless steel or the 'rust' spot cam from something else dripping on it or something. At any rate, just use vinegar to clean off the spot. If the arm is stainless steel, then no protection is necessary for normal use - just don't spill any HCl or similar acids on it.
Bob P.
tubes108
153 posts
 
You also might check out something called Navel Jelly which is available at hardware stores. I've been told it is effective fot what you are trying to do. I've never used the stuff so I suggest reading the useage info on the package and maybe asking at the hardware store per their advice.
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