Pot belly restoration question

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Muddinmann67

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OK guys I recently picked up an old pot belly wood stove, I'm in the midst of restoring it, I have it all tore apart and wire wheeled down as much as I can.

My question is what would be the best chemical to treat/clean the iron prior to painting?
 
I normally use just alcohol.
 
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