RUST preventative the cheap way!

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Here is a little tip I learned from a mechanic long ago on how to prevent rust by using a media that is fairly inexpensive. It works great for me, I go out and buy a quart of transmission fluid,(any brand I have used works). More commonly I use a brand that is recommended by GM or Ford.

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[DirtyRailers]

I just bought a 5 galen of molasses, I'll record it and let you guys now, follow my vids, thanks :-)

[Hallaran]

@DirtyRailers Looking forward to see the video and results - thanks! 

[inagod]

before your ready to rebuild it or machine it,dump it in a bucket or tube of Molassis,mixed 1 part to 9 parts water,let it sit in the bucket 2 weeks and powerwash it to remove all rust,looks like new.Its safe to use,unlike acid.

[Hallaran]

@inagod You say you have used molasses? Never heard of this before - interesting.

[peteacher52]

I'll try that. The used ATF usually gets discarded. I've been using a lanolin based product which is especially good in a salt spray environment. Peter, NZ.

[Hallaran]

@peteacher52 Thanks for the tip on the lanolin, I'll give it a try.

[Hallaran]

@netmatrix75 Where do you find it?

[netmatrix75]

@sweetlikeADAM

Because transmission oil is much much more thicker and would not thin out easily as engine oil. If you could use those transmission oil modifier which is so thick like gel, it would work even better. But i brushed on grease on metal if i want to store them for long periods of time.

[Hallaran]

@ZoneIII The tools are important aren't they? I have used tung oil in the past in other applications and definitely found it to have superior qualities. Thanks for your comment!

[ZoneIII]

Good tip! I'll give it a try. I have found that tung oil (or any of the so-called danish oils, etc.) work great for preventing rust on my tools and machines. Of course, you wouldn't use it for engines but it's great for tools around the shop. It's infinitely better than wax or oil.