Rust, pitted

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(Chemical removal of pitted rust)
(Removal with heat)
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====Removal with heat====
 
====Removal with heat====
*Heat the pitted area until it glows, then cool it with oil on a rag. This fix should only be used on small areas, because it can warp the surrounding metal, causing wrinkles and shrink marks.
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*Heat the pitted area until it glows, then cool it with oil on a rag. This fix should only be used on small areas, because it can warp the surrounding metal, causing wrinkles and shrink marks. ''(confirm that this is acceptable practice, sounds borderline)''
  
 
===Handling rust pinholes===
 
===Handling rust pinholes===

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