What's the best way to remove a light coating of rust from a carbon steel paella pan?

I was recently given a carbon steel paella pan with a very light coating of rust (its prior owner hadn't known how to care for carbon steel, and gave it to me and bought a stainless one). There are quite a number of ways to remove rust, and I'm wondering which one will work the best?

I have a jar of Naval Jelly, which I use to remove rust from garden tools. However, carbon steel knife forums warn that Naval Jelly can be too strong and etch the carbon steel.
A vinegar bath is another method (as well as other acid baths such as citric acid). However, the paella pan is 15" in diameter, and I don't have a large enough basin to soak it in, nor am I eager to buy 3 gallons of vinegar.
Some people simply scrub off the rust with steel wool. I'm concerned that this will scratch up the paella pan, which is otherwise fairly pristine.
Brasso is milder than Naval Jelly, so I was thinking of just using a tube of that. It's not, however, primarily a rust remover.
It's possible that scrubbing with Barkeeper's Friend would take the rust off as well. But it's also possible it won't.

Recommendations?

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Best Answer

I would start with Barkeeper's Friend. That has worked for me in the past. Use it with a synthetic scrub pad. As you know, once you get it in shape to use it, after cleaning, a light coating of oil wiped on with a paper towel will keep the rust from reappearing during storage.

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Can you get rust off carbon steel?

Pour some coarse salt and cooking oil (like vegetable oil) onto the rust spot. Scrub the salt and oil into the rust with a paper towel or soft cloth using a small circular motion until the rust has been removed.

How do you remove rust from low carbon steel?

Salt and Lemon Juice/Vinegar Acidic solutions such as lemon juice and vinegar, along with a little bit of salt applied to the rusted areas, are another DIY method of rust removal from your tools. Leave for a few hours then remove.

How do you remove light rust?

You'll want to attack rust at first glance because it can corrode and pit metal the longer it stays on the surface. Luckily, some of the acids found in everyday household items, such as vinegar, lemon juice, and potatoes, can remove rust.

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