rust prevention for tools?

[9deucegt]

***I tried a search, but I couldn't find anything.

What is the best type of oil to use on tools to prevent surface rust? I have a brand new SO dead blow ball peen that has very light surface rust starting on the head from what I assume is moisture in the garage. Can anyone recommend something? WD40?

 

[american lockpicker]

Grease is good as its not likely to evaporate.

 

[littletoes]

I like a very light coating of motor oil.

It seems to be very sticky, and lasts. Tools that get used quite a bit don't seem to need this.

I don't use WD 40 for anything, its worthless in my book, except that its very dangerous to get on your skin. Causes Cancer like nobodies business.

 

[stolender]

I've had good luck with a light coat of Starrett Tool Oil. A few drops on a rag, and a quick wipe down, is all it takes.

 

[Roots]

I've had good luck with a light coat of Starrett Tool Oil. A few drops on a rag, and a quick wipe down, is all it takes.

+1, although it could be a bit cost prohibitive to lubricate your whole collection.

 

[Don 18]

I put a light coat of motor oil on mine. If I happen on some silica packs, I throw them in the drawers as well.

Look here -- its an oldie but a goodie

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46623

 

[reptilezs]

boeshield t9 for me. anything that is black oxide or raw steel gets a nice dose of t9

 

[Lightfoot]

I recently began using "Ballistol" recommended by a friend. I don't know how long lt'll last but the last couple of months seem to be good.

 

[gearbuilder]

Hi

I have had good luck with LPS-3.

Jamie

 

[tonydanzah]

still waiting for the one awkward guy to chime in

 

[droptop73]

Fluid Film

 

[TheDukeofDeere]

What is the best product to remove a little bit of surface rust?

I'm talking just a hint, not much at all. (It is a little worse on my impacts and hex sockets though)

 

[bart1]

Does anybody use Tuf Cloth or Tuf Glide? that's what I used on my knives and it was awesome.

 

[Seanbev24]

I wonder how well CLP would work. It cleans and protects guns, why not tools?

 

[GTO]

WD-40 would probably be one of the cheapest.

 

[Ray-CA]

I toss a couple of the little desiccant packs that my daughter got me into the tool drawers. If you'd like some, send me a mailing address and just pay for shipping.

Ray

 

[Scout Driver]

Fluid Film.

Scott

 

[chewy7]

petroleum jelly

 

[chewy7]

Just kidding lol

 

[DrkMtnDew]

Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Oil...

 

[american lockpicker]

I recently began using "Ballistol" recommended by a friend. I don't know how long lt'll last but the last couple of months seem to be good.

Where did you find it and is it still made in Germany or elsewhere? I've been looking for this for my Swiss SMG.

 

[I can fix anything]

A rolling stone gathers no moss, a used tool gathers no rust.

 

[lauver]

Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Oil...

+1 Hoppe's gun oil. Seems to work well in fine tooth ratchets too.

 

[JustBob]

***I tried a search, but I couldn't find anything.

What is the best type of oil to use on tools to prevent surface rust? I have a brand new SO dead blow ball peen that has very light surface rust starting on the head from what I assume is moisture in the garage. Can anyone recommend something? WD40?

I really believe WD40 accelerates rusting! jk, but it is like using a bandaide when stitches would work much better. I use it all the time but not for inhibiting rust, it's not very good at displacing moisture compared to LPS products and others.

Hi

I have had good luck with LPS-3.

Jamie

I have used LPS products for over 20 years, I use the LPS 2 for tools, and the LPS 3 for long storage(due to the wax in lps3). It works for me, but may not be the right choice for others.

What is the best product to remove a little bit of surface rust?

I'm talking just a hint, not much at all. (It is a little worse on my impacts and hex sockets though)

Turtle Wax Chrome polish and rust remover, been around forever, works great for your application. I keep a bottle around for tools, and for cleaning light to pretty nasty looking surface rust on my table saw...

I should be shot for admitting that

 

[ambenz]

I toss a couple of the little desiccant packs that my daughter got me into the tool drawers. Ray

+1 I use desiccant packs I find in packaging from various equipment...

 

[Lightfoot]

Where did you find it and is it still made in Germany or elsewhere? I've been looking for this for my Swiss SMG.

I buy it at my locally owned hdwe store. Smells not so good , but the stuff does work.
Yes, i believe it is still a Germany product.
You can also order it off of Amazon and Nextag online.

 

[Clarifixer]

I've used RIG Universal with much success. It is formulated for protecting black powder firearms. Black powder is very hygroscopic--an uncleaned gun will start to rust in a few hours. Five bucks at a gun shop.

 

[jeffk14]

I don't use WD 40 for anything, its worthless in my book, except that its very dangerous to get on your skin. Causes Cancer like nobodies business.

WTF!?!?

Never heard that one. Got any data?

 

[Charles959]

The MSDS for WD-40 is here:

www.wd40.com/files/pdf/msds-wd494716385.pdf

While WD-40 is not flagged as a carcinogen, the MSDS does state to avoid prolonged contact with skin. That would seem to make it a poor choice for something to leave on tools, unless you always work with gloves.

 

[COWBOY]

I thought WD-40 was mostly fish oil.

 

[Charles959]

COWBOY,

You may be thinking of the original Rust-oleum, which was inspired by a boat captain's observations:

http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGCorporate.asp?sn=au

 

[Stick Figure]

evaporust has an inhibitor product out as well. I got a sample bottle at SEMA but haven't had a chance to do any testing. The sample pieces they had were dry to the touch, not oily or wet or anything and with out surface rust. Of course we were in doors in the middle of the dessert so not sure how rust prone anything would be there, but it might be worth checking out.

 

[TheDukeofDeere]

Turtle Wax Chrome polish and rust remover, been around forever, works great for your application. I keep a bottle around for tools, and for cleaning light to pretty nasty looking surface rust on my table saw...

I should be shot for admitting that

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[spongerich]

WD-40 and some steel wool seems to work well for cleaning rust, but it's pretty useless as a rust inhibitor.

I've been putting light coat of bowling alley wax on most of my tools followed by a quick wipe with some motor oil. Been thinking of picking up some gun oil since it's specifically made to protect steel from corrosion.

Silica gel is a good idea too. If you can't find enough of those little packs, you can buy it in bulk from a craft store and just put it into a little box with some holes poked in it. When it's absorbed its fill of moisture, pour it on a baking sheet and pop it in the oven for an hour to dry it and you can re-use it forever.

 

[jeffk14]

The problem I see with silica packs is that most tool boxes are about as air-tight as a screen door. In a humid garage, the silica would be completely saturated in a couple of days.

 

[Ben Buck]

I've been using DEEP CREEP from the people that make sea-foam, seems to be woking quite well.

 

[Steve_P]

for plated tools I would say whatever automotive wax you like. For blackened stuff, the sealant type oil that I posted in my blackening thread is the best bet; this is expensive, it is not your typical oil, it is special, and the stuff I use has impressive salt spray test specs that you will not get 10% of from something like WD40.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Fluid Film.

Scott

That is a good rust dissolver and protectant, but lately I've been using my EezOx synthetic gun lubricant. I get mine from MidwayUSA.com

http://www.eezox.com/gun-care.html

http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

http://www.thegunzone.com/rust.html

http://rugerforum.net/maintenance/16717-gun-oil-products-vs-metal-corrosion-test.html

Charles

 

[jay50]

Why don't you just try using them and not worry about any rusting problems?

 

[Kirbot]

....the MSDS does state to avoid prolonged contact with skin....

Good to know, but just about every other liquid product in my shop says the same thing. Personally I wouldn't worry about it too much.