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I am having problems keeping surface rust off tool surfaces. Can anyone suggest the best product to use to REMOVE rust from metal surfaces and also what product is best used to KEEP the rust off.

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Not too sure if Naval Jelly is best for tools, however it works great on other metals. With rust continuing to be a problem, I'd suggeat that HUMIDITY might be the primary problem. A light coat of oil will preserve a rust free surface, as a LAST RESORT - WD-40.


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Mike

I read an article in one of the woodworking magazines suggesting WD-40 to be the best surface coating as far as resisting future rust based on their test results. The suggested method was to allow the clean metal to soak in WD-40 for 5 minutes, then to wipe dry. They also had a bunch of methods to remove the rust. I will sort through my collectiion and try to find which issue for you.
I have always used WD-40 and scotchbrite to clean my tools.

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Bob

Ahh.... A chance for a newbie to contribute something

Johnsons paste wax is great on the machine surface. Helps prevent rust as well as keep the surface slick and the stock moving freely. Another good choice is Top Coat which is a spray on and easier to apply. Both should be wiped and buffed a little after drying.

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cabinetsetc

I had a table saw left outside for 3 weeks when I built my new shop. Used a grill stone on the surface(all I could find at the time) worked real good and sprayed with silicone spray that I keep to lubricate door hinges. But the wax sounds like a good idea though. I used to simonize my tool box to keep it looking good and protect it.

reible

I heard from someone who restores cars he uses a "frog????" I forgot the name but I have also seen it mentioned in woodworking mag's. He says it the best he has ever come across for restoring rusty surfaces. Anyone know what I'm talking about????

I personal like to use wax to protect and lub..... do a search or look around I just put a message out on the subject of wax this past few days.....

Ed

reible

OK OK I was a little off it is Bull-Frog...... as in:
www.bull-frog.com

look for the rust remover.......

If you go this way I'd like to hear what you think of the product.

Ed

bulldogrg

I was suggested to use an auto wax. Once the surface is clear of rust( and if you have one) use a high speed buffer and a finish wax. With car wax there should be no oily residue left on the table that will transfer to your work and should protect it for a while. I know for myself even this is hard to work seeing as that my shop is unheated and I live on the wet coast, but it is definitely better than nothing

Learning Herb

I ues W-D 40 and 400 grit wet dry sand paper and some hard work . But it comes up real nice. Then I use a top grade wood paste wax Like Johnsons .But I do know that wood wax works a lot better than car wax .Car wax drys to hard and is not as slick.
Learning Herb

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CanuckBeaver

Just a note on WD-40. WD stands for Water Displacing, and the 40 is the 40th formula tried. TIP! Try scotchbrite pads (light pressure) or fine steel wool.

Reible wrote "OK OK I was a little off it is Bull-Frog...... as in:
www.bull-frog.com

look for the rust remover.......

If you go this way I'd like to hear what you think of the product."

Why do I have visions of you doing a google search of "Rusty + Frog"?

Cheers!
CB

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