Some of my 65 year old Craftsman combination wrenches are showing rust. I will be cleaning them up with a wire brush. Is there a clear spray coating or other coating that would offer some protection and still be durable? Thank you much. Ed
Wrench coating ?
- Thread starter Eddie
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Lacquer
You need to use the tools more.
I would clean them chemically, not wire wheel them. You will damage the finish less by trying something like evaporust.
CLP or plain oil for a wipe down afterwards.
CLP or plain oil for a wipe down afterwards.
My assumption is that OP wants to spend nothing other than time here.
Wire brush as needed.
Grab a shop rag and drop a dollup or less of motor oil onto it.
Wipe the wrenches down with the shop rag.
The drier they look, the better.
Mission accomplished.
Wire brush as needed.
Grab a shop rag and drop a dollup or less of motor oil onto it.
Wipe the wrenches down with the shop rag.
The drier they look, the better.
Mission accomplished.
Probably go with the Wire brush and oily rag idea. Thank you all for the input. Ed
I personally use Safariland Break Free CLP (https://safariland.com/pages/break-free#clp). It’s cheap, available in the sporting goods section of Walmart, and works wonderfully on my tools and guns. Never had any rusting issues.
I live near the beach. Lots of humidity and salt in the air. Neglected tools rust in this environment.
So, I wipe down tools after use to remove the dirt/grease. I’ll hit them with aerosol brake cleaner if the dirt is significant or stuck in recesses, like socket interiors.
Periodically, I spray oil, or CLP, on a microfiber and wipe everything down.
I have no tool rust issues despite my climate.
So, I wipe down tools after use to remove the dirt/grease. I’ll hit them with aerosol brake cleaner if the dirt is significant or stuck in recesses, like socket interiors.
Periodically, I spray oil, or CLP, on a microfiber and wipe everything down.
I have no tool rust issues despite my climate.
JHZR2
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I like to wipe my tools with ballistol. Seems to work well enough and no concerns with residues on my skin.
AutoMechanic
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I would avoid using a wire brush on that. I’d soak them down really good and wipe them off.
