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Chemical to remove burn marks from stainless steel?

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I work for a tanker company my name is Bill, and want to know what I can use to remove the burn marks from welding I need to find a chemical to use it must look like it was not touched .
My boss is having me use a flapper wheel but I know that there is something that I can wipe it off with please if you can help thanks

William Knoche
welder - Lemoyne, Pennsylvania

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William:

Typical weld paste for pickling of welds will remove the heat effected discoloration (heat tint) that you see. It is generally a blend of nitric and hydrofluoric acid in a gelled solution. After removal of the heat tint, passivation should be performed with either nitric or citric acid gel passivation. These solutions can be purchased from a number of suppliers or contact me for assistance.

Thanks,

Daryl L. Roll Astro Pak Corporation Costa Mesa, California, USA

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July 16, 2008
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how do I get rid of burnt stains left behind on a welded stainless steel

nathaniel oitomen
fabricator - benin, Nigeria
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January 29, 2010

Try The Magic Wand from Diversified Products. It cleans weld burns quick and easy to use.

A. Martinez
- Sunland, California

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August 4, 2010

I remember using a product while working for another fabricator. It's a charcoal gray color with, what almost looks like glitter imbedded in it. It comes in a 2" X 3" X 1/2" block and feels alot like an eraser. It won't mar the surface and you use it like a sanding block. Is anyone familiar with this? I forgot the name of the maker.

Janet Emmert
- Chicago, Illinois, USA