I did a job last year that was almost identical.  We cleaned with an acid cleaner and then scrubbed with a Rust Out application. It got all of the rust stains out and the slate looked beautiful.
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On Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 5:55 AM, Mike Marsoun <nulifesc@bigpond.com> wrote:
I agree with Fred. I always use a blend of these two dry acids, and a pinch of neutral cleaner as a surfactant, maybe 5% of muriatic and a 80 grit brush, pressure wash and it will be beautiful. I like Miricle Sealants 511 which will enhance a bit and is  comparable with slate. 

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On 4 Mar 2015, at 8:36 pm, Fred Hueston <fhueston@gmail.com> wrote:

I would start with a good cleaning with a mild acid such as sulfamic. To attack the rust you can use some oxalic acid. be sure to rinse. I would not seal it. Not a big fan of sealing exterior stone..too many issues. Just selll them on maintenance

On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 10:45 PM, Randy Frye <rfrye@comcast.net> wrote:
Just a thought

http://www.drytreat.com/cleaners/regular/hanafinn-eff-erayza.html



> On Mar 3, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Justin <justin@jmcstoneandtilecare.com> wrote:
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> I'm putting a estimate together for this slate patio and also around the pool. It's got combinations of efflorescence and rust stains. I'm looking for suggestions on a good aim of attack. They understand it wasn't the best choice but want to keep it maintained and sealed I'm hoping to get them on a maintenance program suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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