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			My understanding is that washing may be the best option, and that the tannin treatment really doesnt do anything.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	For the last word, you may be interested in this book, recently published, pretty much the only book on conservation of iron/steel. http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Steel-Cor.../dp/1904982050  | 
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