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nitro moors is only a paint stripper not a rust killer as far as i'm aware.
You could use other stuff called Jenolite which is available from halfords or ca spare restoration places. Coat your frame in it (brush on) and it will kill the rust and turn it into a white powder which can be sanded down.
Be careful not to leave it too long as this stuff will react to the paint if its not washed properly so when you do use plenty of fairy liquid other wise when it comes to spraying the paint will set and probably crack or peel. So be thorough with it and take your time. I used this stuff when i was working on old v-dubs and it works a treat but use gloves safety equipment etc. I cant believe how flippant people have been about these chemicals they can cause you serious problems for the sake of taking a bit of time and patience to do the job properly.
In terms of paint stripper the reason why Nitro Moors is tedious is because its for domestic purposes. If you want something more industrial you can try tetrosyl which car restoration people use and its like acid but again same applies to both Jenolite and Nitro make sure you wash it down with fairy liquid.
hope this helps.