goo gone as rust preventer?

[PoorOwner]

Can I use goo gone to prevent rust on my drain auger / snake?
I figure it is citrus oil, is a good liquid to clean the tool before putting it away
and won't gum up and smells good

If it is not oil it sure feels very oily

 

[joe_padavano]

Can I use goo gone to prevent rust on my drain auger / snake?
I figure it is citrus oil, is a good liquid to clean the tool before putting it away
and won't gum up and smells good

If it is not oil it sure feels very oily

Goo Gone is a SOLVENT. It's purpose is to REMOVE oil and adhesives. It is not "citrus oil". It is much closer to enamel paint reducer, much like the pre-cleaner (aka Prepsol and others) used to wipe down a car before you paint it.

There are many aerosol products designed as coatings to prevent rust on tools. Get one of those.

 

[Sonny2010]

I have some torx screws that are starting to rust on one of my ratchets.

 

[Zeke]

I have some torx screws that are starting to rust on one of my ratchets.

And....? You were going to ask something or offer advice?

 

[LS6 Tommy]

WD-40 or Wurth Rostoff if you don't mind spending a little more...

Tommy

 

[G_P]

At Home Depot we sprayed all the drain snakes down with WD40 after cleaning them to prevent rust.

 

[southalabama]

Corrosion X or WD40.

 

[davethorik]

I am sure someone here has beaten this particular dead horse to death, WD40 works ok as a rust preventative, but for long term storage it does not work well. It was designed to displace water, not be a long term corrosion inhibitor.

There are a lot of products that are good for this, various LPS lubricants. At work we have a product called Rustlick that works very well.

Goo gone has it's place and this isn't it.

 

[mmack66]

And....? You were going to ask something or offer advice?

He's just letting us know.

 

[OutsideMachinist]

Try Fluid Film.

 

[MrJason]

Can I use goo gone to prevent rust on my drain auger / snake?
I figure it is citrus oil, is a good liquid to clean the tool before putting it away
and won't gum up and smells good

If it is not oil it sure feels very oily

I use WD40 on my come-alongs and binders, that are subjected to the elements year round.

My uncle, who is a professional plumber by trade, said that he uses a 5 gal sprayer, and uses a mixture ratio of 1 gal WD 40, and 1 cup of lucas oil stabilizer. His snakes never rust and clean up very easily.

Jason

 

[wise]

+1 on Fluid Film. It's safe enough to drink (though, I don't know why you would), and does a really good job at rust prevention (won't wash off with water easily). Since it is based on a natural and safe ingredient (wool wax) you don't have to worry about additional petroleum products leaching into your skin and causing a rash of health problems in the long run. Also safe for use on tools that will be used for trimming trees or in the garden.

 

[wise]

Oh, I may also add that it can also be used as a dielectric grease in a pinch. Use it on your battery terminals, even on your snowmobiles or boats!

 

[justme-]

Fluid film is awesome stuff. Awesome lube with some penetrating properties, no chemical smell, and will stand up in the elements. I (and most other professional snow plowers around here ) lube the plow pins, coat the blade, and undercoat the truck with it.

I used to use WD40 all the time for all kinds of stuff from penetrant to rust preventative... but once I started using the proper chemical for the task at hand things work and last much better... kind of using the right tool for the job. WD 40 is a Water Dispersing lubricant...and was the 40th formula. It is great for getting water out of ignition components or a quick lube of a hinge, but it will not last in the elements, makes a mediocre penetrating oil, and is less than ideal for many uses it is commonly used for. A professional plumber's experience will not mirror the average user because the pro is constantly using and then cleaning those snakes where the average user is not.

Wire rope has unique requirements and there are special lubes for it. Goo Gone is citrus based 9why it smells like oranges) but it is a solvent... and oily solvent but a solvent none the less.