Removing stuck fasteners

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 *[http://www.wd40.com/ WD-40]
 *Zep 45
-*Apple cider vineger, I wouldn't have belived it when i heard it, Till i tried it and it does work you can fix a srray bottle and spray it on Or just pour it where needed and let it sit a bit and you will see it does work. If you are in a pinch and have nothing else handy.
+==Corrosion Removers==
+Removing corrosion from metal fasteners can help in their removal.  When the iron in steel converts to iron oxide, or "rust", it swells, which can cause them to seize in place.  Rust can also distort the head of a fastener hampering efforts to securely grip the head with tools.
+Corrosion Removers work in various ways depending on their chemistry.  Some require parts to be soaked, others can be sprayed on applied as a gel.
+Methods of corrosion removal include:
+*Mild household acids - typically require a multi-hour soak
+**Vinegar (Acetic Acid)
+**Citric Acid - Usually available in bulk crystal form.
+*Commercial Proprietary Removers
+**[http://www.evapo-rust.com/ Evapo Rust] Requires multi-hour soak
+**[http://www.boeshield.com/ Boeshield Rust Free] Sprayed on.
+*Electronic Rust Removal - Requires a bucket, sodium carbonate (washing soda), and a 12v battery charger.
+**[http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/09/rust_removal_using_electr.html MAKE: Rust Removal Using Electrolysis]
+**[http://www.ehow.com/way_5513137_electronic-rust-removal.html eHow: Electronic Rust Removal]
 ==Special tools==

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