Rust onImpact Socket

[Futremechanic]

I am just curious about rust on my 1/2 inch 24mm deep impact socket socket I have for the past three years which but was brought new and has a lifetime gauarnatee never used or never let out in rain, Long story should I get replaced under warranty??

 

[03protege]

The problem is you never used it so it never got any new applications of oil/grease.

I don't know how bad it is rusted, but if it is just surface rust I would hit it with a brush/steel wool and oil it.

Make sure you spray a little oil on your impacts from time to time if they are not being used, the oxide coating has no where near the protective qualities chrome has.

 

[monkeyspanners]

Impact sockets often get light rust on them just from the dampness in the air, a quick rub with some scotch brite will clean it up. If you're not using the sockets for a while it is worth giving them a spray with something like wd40/gt85 etc.

 

[woody 73]

I would not send it in, use some steel wool and pack it with a dab of grease (pack them all with a light coating) and call it a day. The next time you use it any rust should work itself off from the action of the tool; and never take off any grease.

Now some guys will go ape **** (sorry kids under the age of 17) and wipe them down after every use but I say a dab of grease or oil will keep the rust at bay, and they will look so ugly that they may never grow any legs and walk away from your tool box!

 

[T1320T]

Heck, I've seen brand new Crapsmans in the store that were rusty. Ya, light rust, but still rust.

 

[larryq]

Light surface rust on impacts is very common and nothing to do with the quality of the tool. Just the nature of the black oxide coating. As others have suggested, keeping them with a light coat of oil will help, as will storing in dry location.

 

[beamrider]

Sounds disgusting, but I keep an oil soaked rag just for wiping down BO coated tools. Also, I snag up every little packet of silica gel beads I c an get my hands on, and they go in my tool drawers, and get rotated in and out as needed. Helps keep the moisture away...

 

[Futremechanic]

thanks for the advice I diceded to put oil on the impact the oil seemed to be a trick

 

[Rickster]

Don't use anything abrasive if it's just surface rust on impact sockets because you can easily remove the black finish. I just hose them down with some carb cleaner and spin them up in an impact while holding them tightly with a shop rag. If it's just light rust I'll use WD40. Cleans them right up.

 

[bannerd]

Don't use anything abrasive if it's just surface rust on impact sockets because you can easily remove the black finish. I just hose them down with some carb cleaner and spin them up in an impact while holding them tightly with a shop rag. If it's just light rust I'll use WD40. Cleans them right up.

What rick said! Impact sockets don't rust, I have a SK set for years and I had one roll away from me. I found it years later and it had heavy rust built up. The tool steel was too hard for the rust to actually make any sort of damage. Take PB blaster and let it soak, then take a rag and hold the socket tight with you hand and twist it around with the impact. You'll be amazed at the result, makes them look brand new.