Removing Surface Rust from New Tool Received Today

[winlinmac]

Is there anyway to remove the surface rust which came with this tool?,

 

[kctyphoon]

You can try CRL maybe..

 

[anndel]

Try rubbing it with a cloth and WD-40

 

[winlinmac]

Thanks, hopefully, it will come-off,

 

[ssdave]

Automotive chrome cleaner or rubbing compound will generally take it off without affecting the chrome.

 

[G_P]

Fine steel wool with oil may work, but may not if the gritty texture on the handle tears the steel wool apart.

 

[ZRX61]

Try #0000 steel wool first.

 

[four.cycle]

are those the model # 6N from cripedistributing?

this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool-...738171?hash=item4d37264abb:g:xNQAAOSw~gRV3LIa

??

mine didn't have a speck of rust on them.
I'd be giving them a call in the morning and see if they're willing to set it right for you - those are being advertised as "new NOS" and I don't see any mention of blemishes/rust/wear in the description anywhere.

"If you have a question about one of our products, please email us or call us at (208) 424-3370"

FTR: I've had really good luck with cripe and I'm sure there are other members here who will say the same.

BK

 

[winlinmac]

They informed that a replacement would be sent upon receiving the defective one. That rust looks like its stained on the handle pretty good.

 

[winlinmac]

I've had good experience with shopping on Cripe Distributing as well.
I tried the rubbing compound + WD40, and much of the surface rust was removed, however, minimal traces can be seen even under direct light. My interpretation of rust is that once you see it, it can't be stopped, it spreads / proliferates.

 

[jclem40c]

cheap white vinegar. soak, rinse, coat with light oil and use.

 

[KraftwerkMk1Jetta]

cheap white vinegar. soak, rinse, coat with light oil and use.

I just started using vinegar to clean old rusty tools. It's AMAZING! I just pour the vinegar straight into a small plastic tub, dump the tools in it, and let it sit over night. I quick brass wire brushing and a coat of oil and they look almost new.

 

[bareass172]

I've used phosphoric acid with great results. I've never had it damage chrome or anything. The only problem I have is sometimes it cleans to pristine bare steel, sometimes it leaves behind a black oxide layer. I assume it depends on the metal underneath. I soaked an SK ratchet that had a lot of rust on it and it cleaned everything so well I could barely tell where the chrome ended and the bare metal was.
This is what I used:
http://www.jasco-help.com/product/prep-primer
It's at my Lowe's for $3.49/qt

 

[four.cycle]

They informed that a replacement would be sent upon receiving the defective one.

yeah... sounds like that's probably the option to take unless you want to try simply removing the rust with vinegar or #0000 steel wool.
a bit of a hassle, but nothing earth-shaking... just part of the game.

 

[SpeedyJ]

Has anyone used a case tumbler for this sort of renewal?

eg - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015ZLQ1RO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Obviously the media and cycle time would have to be conservative, but it seems like it could be a good way to freshen up old, dirty or rusty tools.

Thoughts?