This isn't so much a recommendation, but a recollection from many years ago.
I decarbonised the exhaust system of a Suzuki GT750 motorcycle in the time-honored way using a caustic soda solution. The pipes were bunged at one end with potatoes & to get the (very strong – maybe saturated, near boiling) caustic solution into the pipes I used a galvanised watering can. I recall being rather suprised afterwards that the inside of the watering can had come up like new – really bright galvanising, rather than the dull grey that it had started out.
Maybe worth experimenting with ? Be very careful with strong caustic soda solutions – splashes can irreperably damage your eyes in an instant & cause nasty burns elsewhere, so employ substantial protective precautions.
Nigel B.