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Coca-Cola, like all soft drinks, contains carbonic acid which will dissolve rust to some degree, but the rust-cleaning benefits are offset by the sugar residue left behind. Simple soda water would be more effective in this case.

If the purpose of dissolving rust is to free parts that have been bound by corrosion, an industrial penetrating lubricant such as Kano Kroil would be better-suited to the task. Kroil is known by industrial mechanics as the best penetrating lubricant on the market. However, it is not readily available from retail outlets. The best source is from the manufacturer's website at http://kanolabs.com

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