[Spridgets] rusty bits

Lester oldsaabguy at comcast.net
Thu Apr 9 20:23:24 MDT 2009


The evapo-rust works but it is REAL slow.  Smells like another rust  
remover I used and works the same way.  It needs to stay immersed in  
the fluid.  Others have taken a water fountain pump and had it pump  
the fluid over bits for many hours..

Lester


On Apr 9, 2009, at 9:20 PM, <corvallis at peoplepc.com> <corvallis at peoplepc.com 
 > wrote:

> I would not use a torch on lights and other things that might be  
> plated or
> thin. Soaking it is best, and time. There is a whole range of  
> liquids and
> everyone has their favorite. Just start with something and take your  
> time. I
> sometimes will cut a nut off of a threaded shaft with a fine Dermal  
> cutting
> wheel.
> I wonder if the http://www.evapo-rust.com/ would be of use?  ...bill  
> in
> oregon
> ==========================================================
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Payne
> Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 6:57 PM
> To: 'Spridgets'
> Subject: [Spridgets] rusty bits
>
> I have been removing parts, with much frustration.  Several parts  
> have come
> off only with the use of my 24 tooth per inch "screw driver".  WD-40  
> is not
> enough.  Any suggestions on techniques to free rusty screws and  
> bolts?  I
> have heard to use a blow torch, but was afraid to use one on lights  
> and
> such.  Please help, I am tired of the hacksaw.
>
> Drew
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