Rusty Snap On

[Sycan]

I had a good chuckle​ today in light of all the recent colorful snap on threads lately. I have a hell of a time keeping moisture out of my service truck boxes, sometimes things get a little rusty. Thought the tool polishers would like this.

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[ken w.]

Some oil on a rag and they'll be as good as new. I go thru this every spring in my garage.

 

[flushcut]

I think the tool polishers will go blind looking at those well used tools.

 

[Wamsutta]

I would have fun cleaning those up.

 

[PugetDude]

Oh, the humanity...

 

[Empty Pockets]

Poor SnapOn tools, Nothing a a little light grade oil and a rag, coupled with some time won't fix

 

[gdpolk]

Looks like tools that are earning their keep to me. Some folks on here seem to forget that tools are made to work on things, not to have some massive collection for pictures. After all, there's much more amazing sights to see than a box filled with expensive tools.

 

[Gmonkee]

Working tools. Mine are not the same brand or even close,, but they get that not so well kept look as they make me money.

 

[ryan20021982]

Ya those pics hurt my eyes

 

[earlthegoat2]

No matter which tool you choose and no matter how much it cost, they still have to used for the same jobs in the same conditions. Choose accordingly. I suppose some would think this would make for a nice warranty claim.

 

[xin]

Cosmoline would work they do make some drawer liners that help prevent rust. Only problem with rust setting in it pits the metal all up.

 

[M_George]

I use 0000 steel wool dipped in a little motor oil and clean the rust off. Get many flea market tools looking like new this way.

 

[Aqua-Andy]

I think the tool polishers will go blind looking at those well used tools.

I agree! And may the force be with you. Last time I used the words "tool" and "polisher" together I was flamed beyond belief by some very **** hurt individuals.

 

[Gmonkee]

I have been putting old used market tools into the kit for a while. Fit and fitness to do the job, absolutely. Brand and finish, meh. Others use my kit and they don't care beyond finishing and going home either.

It is how I started wrenching decades ago and how every new guise of my kit restarted over time. Now even past the bling brand phase the old brown tools still work.

Less stress worrying over the lost 50 dollar wrench for some 2 dollar thing I have spares of already.
Takes a load off the mind.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

That's about what my impacts end up looking like (and hex keys, ratchet drive ends, and anything else not chromed) after a work week in the rain/snow, and sitting while the truck is parked over the weekend.

No shortage of used oil loaded up at any given time, so they get wiped down if they aren't used for a while, otherwise they get right back to work.

OP, if you get more pictures, add to the Road Box thread. Always cool to see what folks are running with and how they keep it organized.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=369122

 

[stercorarius]

Seem to be doing a pretty good job of keeping the moisture out. Those of us who have done work out of a service truck seem to relate to that. My tools are all cheaper but look just the same. The sunex blow molded cases aren't exactly pelican grade.

 

[GasNSteering]

Silicate packets to soak up the moisture and some fluid film for,the tools.

 

[dsimatt]

I had something worse a few years ago, my matco tap and die set rusted everything bad so you couldn't read any of the numbers. My dealer told me not his issue unless they break so the next week I fixed them on the snap on truck.

 

[Sycan]

[emoji106] That's about what my impacts end up looking like (and hex keys, ratchet drive ends, and anything else not chromed) after a work week in the rain/snow, and sitting while the truck is parked over the weekend.

No shortage of used oil loaded up at any given time, so they get wiped down if they aren't used for a while, otherwise they get right back to work.

OP, if you get more pictures, add to the Road Box thread. Always cool to see what folks are running with and how they keep it organized.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=369122

I put a ton of pictures on that thread, thanks for the link!

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[ihateminimumwage]

I put a ton of pictures on that thread, thanks for the link!

Just spotted that. Good ****, thanks for posting!

 

[kctyphoon]

Who cares - tools are there to be used...

 

[anndel]

For the impact sockets maybe Evapo Rust in an ultrasonic cleaner. For the pry bars WD40 + a rag + elbow grease.

 

[dan360]

Ah yes...service trucks. We all fight it. The only real fix is bin heaters and air circulation.

Or, use them more so the rust can't take hold.

 

[mudflap]

We have 2 service trucks..Most of the tools are County owned, and stay with the trucks at all times..but each tech has a road bag with some tools of their own they throw in there when they go on a call. The new service truck is stocked with Carlyle tools, has an alarm, and an evap something on it..all the seals on the doors are new..Its really nice..so see how that goes..? The older one is stocked with S-K mostly (some different stuff has worked its way in over the yrs).. But it..and everything in it is either rusty, or greasy..lol.. But the Sr Techs are required to take turns taking them home at night, and being on call..County truck/tools seem to get no "polishing" or love... The S-K tools on the older truck just keep doing their job . no question..... Will see how the Carlyle stuff holds up over the yrs..?

 

[Tuc04]

For the impact sockets maybe Evapo Rust in an ultrasonic cleaner. For the pry bars WD40 + a rag + elbow grease.

DO NOT use evaporust on impact sockets! (Ask me how I know?) It eats the black oxide right off and will leave you with raw steel sockets.

 

[crewchief888]

most of my tools get put away covered in grease, oil and fuel...

occasionally i get some flash rusting...


by now, i'm sure more than one of the tool polishers has had a stroke.....

 

[PelicanPines]

Some would warranty them.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nothing wrong with those tools...it means they get used!!

 

[crewchief888]

Nothing wrong with those tools...it means they get used!!

so true...
buuuuut...

it's kinda a rare sight seeing used tools being "shown off"....

typically what i see is a newish truck brand box, in a "garage mahal" setting, polished/sealed or tiled floors, 937 LED lights, and color co-ordinated paint scheme...

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

i wonder how long the film/protection will last if you apply/wipe with firearm protection products.

 

[ChrisLS8]

most of my tools get put away covered in grease, oil and fuel...

occasionally i get some flash rusting...


by now, i'm sure more than one of the tool polishers has had a stroke.....

I can respect that especially being used hard but my quirks force me to wipe down all my tools after being used. It's a pain sometimes

 

[MaverickDMD]

Garage Mahal. That is a classic!

 

[mmason7764]

Sycan,

Thanks for the pics. Here in the rainy deep South that would not even be considered rust!!!! Just a little color.

I would take it as a warning sign that there is more rust to come. As for helpful options:

1. Can't beat oil or WD-40 on a rag for quick.

2. If you want something that coats better than that, paste type furniture wax is the best I've found so far.

3. A little block of camphor in the middle of the box would inhibit corrosion. Most VCI - Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors are simply camphor. I get mine at the local discount drug store (privately owned, not a chain).

Mark

 

[crewchief888]

I can respect that especially being used hard but my quirks force me to wipe down all my tools after being used. It's a pain sometimes

i was like that, always cleaned up everything before putting it back in it's "proper" place....

i still do it to some extent at home in the garage,
in my service truck theres just no room for that level of organization. i went back out in a service truck in '04, and had to compromise organization to the amount of available space. after the 1st winter of trying not to have everything covered in rust, i just toss the stuff back in oily....

 

[RAS61]

I use 0000 steel wool dipped in a little motor oil and clean the rust off. Get many flea market tools looking like new this way.

This seems like a great idea, Kerosene is also a great cleaner, maybe a 50/50 mixture?

 

[lbhsbz]

Impact sockets are only too rusty when you can't read the size on 'em anymore...then they get the scotchbrite treatment.