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From: wargo@sdcsla.UUCP (Dave Wargo)
Newsgroups: net.wanted
Subject: Rusting machines
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Date: Wed, 16-Oct-85 13:25:34 EDT
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I would be inclined to try Cosmoline on the metal parts.
This petrolium based product works well against sea water.
The metal should be dry first. 
A good cleaning with alcohol will probely work for you.
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