Pickled and Oiled steel tubing - Any MIG/TIG issues?

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I'd like to buy some 1 5/8 10 gauge steel tubing, the steel supplier here has some but it is Pickled and Oiled apparently.I've been reading about Pickled and Oiled, some are saying to avoid it if painting, others say you can wash the steel and the P&O is not a problem.How about welding the P&O steel, either MIG or TIG, should I avoid it?  If I clean it with Acetone (like I normally do with CM) would it be ok?Is there something about welding P&O steel (either MIG or TIG) that I should consider before doing it?Regards to all.Working on cars and bikes is my hobby, learning to weld the pieces together is my quest.
Reply:I've constructed some frames with pickled & oiled steel and it was a breeze. The oil is very light and cleans off easily. Because the steel is pickled there is no grinding or other surface prep required, just weld it up! If the piece you're constructing will be sitting unprotected for any length of time, you may want to re-oil the areas you've cleaned as the oil protects the bare steel underneath. If you're painting or powdercoating, you'll want to steam clean it or degrease it just prior to the coating process. Good luck!
Reply:Thanks for the feedback Mechtician, I appreciate it.My parents used to live in Richmond, B.C.Regards from Pickering, Ontario, CanadaWorking on cars and bikes is my hobby, learning to weld the pieces together is my quest.
Reply:Much obliged It's a small world, ain't it? Pickering is a long way from Richmond, I smell a story behind that move! I'm actually considering heading east myself, how's the weather out there this time of year?Good luck with your project!AC
Reply:>> I smell a story behind that move> how's the weather out there this time of year?<<Snow is all gone, starting to warm up, varies wildly this time of the year between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius; won't be long though and we'll be in the 20's.The job market here in Ontario is coming back, still a ways to go though.Regards, take care.Working on cars and bikes is my hobby, learning to weld the pieces together is my quest.
Reply:The only reason it is oiled is to prevent rust while it sits around waiting for someone to buy it..We get oiled stock at the shop all the time and a little acetone will do the trick..You really should clean the whole piece..The oil will get all over everything if you don't..Your hands..clothes..hair..Seeing as you want tubing the inside should be cleaned near where you are going to weld because the oil will "Wick" to the heat and you don't want/need that.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Thanks Zapster, good advice for sure.Regards to all.Working on cars and bikes is my hobby, learning to weld the pieces together is my quest.