Jan 28, 2011 · I have have good luck using an orange-based degreaser cleaning solution (gentle) to get grease, grime and surface rust off of really old tools and boxes, without damaging paint or finishes. …

Feb 3, 2022 · What would be the best/cheapest way to clean old tools with surface rust? Sockets, Wrenches, Hammers, all that..I've heard of vinegar but i dont want to ruin anything.

Apr 16, 2018 · Not a fan of Evaporust, but it would be a good way to start, with a bucket full of rusty wrenches. You'd get some results with almost no effort. If they're good enough after a day or two, …

Apr 18, 2025 · The reason some of you experienced a slower dry time with the Rustoleum primer for rusty surfaces was that primer has a higher filler loading than Rustoleum's primer for clean metal …

Dec 6, 2009 · The restoration will only be to clean the worst of the rust and then seal the lid to prevent future rusting. The cover art has to be saved and the interior of the box and sides are pristine and …

4 days ago · Lube them up pronto. For the rusty drawers, just clean up the rusty areas, use rust reformer and paint. IIRC, there is a rustoleum color that is close. At least there was when I did mine before …

Oct 1, 2025 · When the chain brake is applied, the pull cord is taut and will not pull, so the saw has to be started with the brake off.

Dec 4, 2025 · So I picked out this rusty wrench in a pile at the flea market for a $1. I bought it for the restoration challenge just to see what I could do with it. So I soaked it in Evaporust for 24 hours then …

Dec 12, 2014 · I like my space lean and mean and sometimes clean. I need to see my stuff so I can find it, and not hide it behind cabinet doors. I know there are more guys like me out there, I cant be the …

Dec 6, 2007 · I've been cleaning up the shop. It's been mostly a storage area and being sick of that I'm reorganizing to make a working shop space. In the process I've rediscovered some things. An old …