I broke my T-16 tracks into sections and then had them chemically dipped. Took the place a lot longer than they planned to get the links free but they are very nice now. Will try and post some photos in the next day showing before and after shots.
Before you could hold a 3-4' section on two arms and it had no flexibility. Some sections would barely bend at all, even when using a tanker bar for leverage. Now they all roll up with a flick of the wrist and are waiting to be reasembled once I get the hull ready for them.
I tried phosphoric acid (similar but stronger than molasses) and it really couldn't get into the links where the pins are at. Did a good job on the outside but was going to take a long time due to the size vat I had and cost of the chemicals.
Place that dipped the tracks for me cut me a really good deal since they were doing it as a test to prove their system in the hopes of attracting other USA vehicle restoration projects. Paid about $100 but I'm sure that price won't hold for other people now that they know what is involved.
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