Industrial finish rust

[GCS]

Anyone have a good tip on how to keep industrial finished hand tools(sockets,extensions,ratchets) from getting surface rust? I live in a humid climate,and have tried several things(wiping them down after use,spraying with WD-40,light coat of motor oil).
What do you guys use/recommend?

Thanks in advance

 

[General Geoff]

I spray them down with CLP after use. Storing them in a dry place is the most effective way to prevent rust. A lot of gun enthusiasts will put a miniature dehumidifier in their gun safes.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBTCFGY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Stick one of those babies in your industrial socket drawer, and it should do wonders for keeping them rust free.

If you have a garage or basement full of industrial finish tools, seal up the place as best you can and run a full size room dehumidifier.

 

[pozidriv]

In another thread a member linked this page:
www.dayattherange.com/?page_id=3667 which I found very interesting.

TLDR:
WD40 specialist long term corrosion inhibitor
Frog Lube CLP
Hornady One Shot
were the three product that kept a piece of sheet metal corrosion free, even after 22 days in harsh conditions (outside, being sprayed with salted water etc)

You could give it a try, please report back with whatever worked for you!

 

[Squddle]

I use the room size de-humidifier idea, myself. So far no rust. I've always wondered how people kept their tools rust free in the past. I used to spray them down, but the fumes started to get to me, then I would wipe them down with oil. But now, I just keep the dehumidifier running. It's great, but if you get one, make sure that it will actually shut off completely (including the fan) when the air is dry. I had one that was a little cheaper than the ones I was looking at, and the fan on it ran constantly, with the compressor part kicking in only when needed. Now I have one that completely shuts off when the air is dry. I have a hose running to the basement drain so I don't have to empty it every day.

 

[gungatim]

same as a gun, wipe it down with gun oil. keep away from wd-40...I use synthetic gun oil but any will do...motor oil and some other oils tend to get sticky/gummy. I think the spray gun oils like rem-oil have some silicone in them to repel moisture.

 

[morgaj1]

http://boeshield.com/

 

[Loscaldazar]

Fluid Film would be great for this

 

[RRmech]

I just put a VERY thin film of light machine oil.

 

[Kensgarage]

Brownells Ospho blue. Follow the directions precisely.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Breakfree clp might work also.


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[gungatim]

Brownells Ospho blue. Follow the directions precisely.

you mean oxpho blue? that is for cold bluing, OP states they are already finished...doubt re-bluing every time you use a tool is cost effective...

 

[ssdave]

I'd melt either beeswax or paraffin onto them, by warming them up too hot to quite touch, and touching them with the wax. Thoroughly coat them, and then after cool, wipe off with a rag. Works quite well for normal humidity, not for salt or real wet conditions. lasts better than oil.

 

[1950mercury]

Gibbs

 

[CutterFarms]

Fluid Film would be great for this

X2 fluid film

 

[stage20]

I use fluid film too. For whatever reason craftsman usa impact are the worst at rusting. Very fine. It will wipe off but if I go more than a couple weeks not handling them with my greasy hands it always comes back.

 

[Ramblin Man]

I do as 1950mercury. Gibbs. I buy it by the case.