How do I remove rust from metal tools, i.e. pliers, hammers. etc?
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Tulsa Gwamah
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I have a number of various tools that have from a few spots of rust to mostly covered with rust and I would like to get them back to looking more like new than ready for the trash can.
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Either with a wire brush and/or rust remover. Check out this site with ideas for making your own. If they are too far gone they look great as yard art.
https://www.thespruce.com/homemade-rust-remover-recipes-1387936
Clean your tools with a brillo pad. When they are clean rub them all over with some oil so they don't rust again.
If the spots are small, extra fine steel wool and oil. Rub on the spots to remove.
i have heard soak in vinegar overnight.
Just because they look bad doesn't mean they don't work,need replacing. Tools are expensive can be long term investment when well cared for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru8XTZ-Z6Mg Naval jelly for care or tools with moving parts WD-40drylube so dust & dirt doesn't get stuck in the moving pieces. Here's some more ways to get them cleaned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6bFWVB2BRY
Hi Tulsa,
Either extra fine steel wool or Brillo pads work well, then apply a thin coat of oil to protect against future rust.