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I left steel wool with stripper on refinishing project (long story) and it appears to have rust specks throughout.  Is there anything I can do to get the rust out of the bare wood?  Thank you.

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Hi Joann
Nice to hear from you.
Sorry this has happened.
You will have to bleach these marks out with oxalic acid.
Here is an explanation of wood bleaches and the directions for using them.
http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/woodbleach.shtml
Hope this helps and good luck.
Regards
Eileen

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