OA question.....

[Daddyar]

Ok, I've seen some people talkin bout OA, givin parts an OA bath, etc. I've done some research, and know that OA is oxalic acid, and it is in some cleaners like Bar Keeper's Friend and Zud. My question is, where can I buy it? BKF is easy to find, but it contains less OA than Zud. Anyone use another product for rust removal? What about general cleaning of a crusty bike? Thanks!

 

[Multipass]

Here in Calgary I found it at this place:

http://www.caledonleather.ca/gen-supplies.html

I'm not sure if they do mail order though. Chances are there's a similar leather shop/saddlery type shop near where you're at.

Even though OA is also known as wood bleach, my local hardware stores were no help - none of them had any idea what I was talking about :roll:

-Mp