Removing rust from tools

[Matt]

I have some very expensive Mac tools breaker bars and pliers that got rusty fast when I left them in the back of my Rav4 for a few weeks.

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[college man]

check this out Mr. beefy. If you want to try wd-40 and 000 steel wool and elbow grease you could try this method.C8-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9fk-M5Dmo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBxxzH6iTqo

http://www.sharkhide.com/

[gaseousmercury]

If it is just surface rust I would recommend naval jelly. It’s phosphoric acid based so its a much milder than other products out there. That’s a chemical option. If you want to go the elbow grease route I would recommend using a brass wire wheel; the brass is much softer than steel and will not scratch as much. naval jelly is available at most Hardware stores as well as Big Box stores.

[Matt]

Thanks for the tips guys. I’ll start mild, and work my way up. Thanks again!

[musiclover2000]

I’ve had luck soaking rusty things in vinegar. Vinegar softens it right up and most of the time it wipes off or sanding some light sand paper helps

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