Re: [MBZ] Lubricant for Protecting Tools

2021-09-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If it has surface rust already, spray it with vinegar, which will clear the rust [keep it wet with vinegar while it works. Neutralize the vinegar with distilled water spray... dry it with a hair dryer, then coat it with your preservative of choice. WD40 does NOT give long term protection. Wax will

Re: [MBZ] Lubricant for Protecting Tools

2021-09-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
WD-40 (if its in the assortment) to dry out any moisture, then I'd probably use the 3-in-1 oil to wipe them down/protect them. I've heard of people using linseed oil as a rust protectant on cars, but that would tend to gum up on tools I would think. My dad used to use car wax on his table saw t

[MBZ] Lubricant for Protecting Tools

2021-09-10 Thread Jerry Herrman via Mercedes
This is way off topic, but I am looking for some advice and you guys are a rich source of information. Some tools and hardware were exposed to moisture and I am drying them out. Some of the tools have surface rust. Using a minimum of time, I want to rub a light coating of oil on these. Don't want