Why not try WD-40? Just don't inhale.
        Art

"Thomas E. Eichhorst" wrote:

> Linda,
>
> Amway used to make a rust remover.  I think they still make one under a
> different name.  It is a bit acidic so temper the mixture with a bit of
> baking soda.
>
> Tom E.
>
> > Hi, Everyone!
> >        Thanks for the info on calipers.
> >
> >        Now I have a new problem - how can I get rust off a small shell.
> Some exhibits ago, I mounted some miniatures on pins to make them more
> visible.  Unfortunately, some of the pins rusted.  I have a golden yellow
> Stomatolina rubra (Lamarck, 1822) that I want to mrescue!
> >
> >                         Thanks again,
> >                                 Linda
> >