Does vinegar dissolve rust?
According to http://www.chip.com/buick/techtips/rustremoval.html, yes, vinegar removes rust. “Vinegar: If you have smaller parts, you can derust them using plain vinegar. Submerge the parts in the vinegar, then heat the vinegar on a stove or hot plate. This will stink. If you do not live alone, do it outside or when no one else is home. NOTE: Vinegar is acetic acid. After removing the rust, it will continue to slowly eat away at the part. It will also leave the part with a “pickled” or weathered look. As such, you must be careful if you’re using vinegar (or any acid) to remove rust from parts that aren’t destined to be painted. You should also note that the vinegar will have the same effect on any container used to hold it. Either use an old pot, can, etc., or use glass.” That makes sense, given that vinegar is an acid (acetic acid). Most commercial vinegar has a pH of around 2.4, and as y
