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Old 08-08-2013, 08:29 AM   #2
RickB
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Originally Posted by obthomas View Post
... I was wondering if they could be reclaimed without spending more time than they are worth.
Soak them in muriatic (hydrochloric) acid for a few minutes. You can get the acid by the gallon from a pool supply or at a Home Depot type store.

Do it outside in a plastic bucket, stand upwind and to the side, don't breathe the fumes or you will regret it, it is dangerous stuff to play with but highly effective for your purpose.

Sometimes the savings are hardly worth the risk.
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