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Rusted-up steering lock
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Robert/Texas |
08-28-2016 @ 5:20 AM
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Mix half and half acetone and ATF. That works better than the other stuff for me and is a lot cheaper.
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pinnsky |
08-26-2016 @ 1:26 PM
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Evapo Rust is sold at Harbor Freight
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Larry Lange |
08-26-2016 @ 10:23 AM
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Hi, Jeff. Thanks for the offer regarding Kroil, Rust911 and Evaporust. If I need them I suspect there are suppliers here. I appreciate everyone's suggestions. Larry Lange / PSRG
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mrtexas |
08-24-2016 @ 5:30 PM
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Evaporust which is the same active ingredient although much more expensive per mixed gallon as Rust911 is available at Autozone and other parts houses. It dissolves rust without leaving a residue. IMHO I'd stay away from acidic vinegar as locks often contain pot metal.
This message was edited by mrtexas on 8-24-16 @ 5:56 PM
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VT/JeffH |
08-24-2016 @ 4:51 PM
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Hi Everyone, Larry, PB Blaster and Kroil or AeroKroil (a personal first-choice), are both penetrants and can only loosen stuck stuff or do light rust prevention. The Rust911 and Evaporust are going to make rust go away like magic. Vinegar don't cost much though. I'd be super-willing to double cryo-pack a pint or so and mail it to you but the Post Office don't like liquids. Mebee we can work something out. I'm in the mid-atlantic region -VT/JeffH
This message was edited by VT/JeffH on 8-24-16 @ 4:58 PM
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Larry Lange |
08-24-2016 @ 10:58 AM
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Hey, thanks for the suggestions, folks. Hadn't thought of vinegar, and I think I'll give it a try. Hadn't heard of Rust 911, either, so it's another option. After I sent the original message I did hear of a penetrant called croil (not sure of the spelling), which I'm also told will work though it may take a while, like the vinegar. Thanks for the responses!! Larry Lange, PSRG, Seattle
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mrtexas |
08-23-2016 @ 9:14 PM
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I second the Rust911. The stuff is a miracle worker for when you want to dissolve rust without leaving a residue like inside a lock. I've used it on locks and glove box hinges. If you are in a hurry you can use Evaporust, same stuff but more expensive.
This message was edited by mrtexas on 8-23-16 @ 9:15 PM
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VT/JeffH |
08-23-2016 @ 2:53 PM
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Hi, I've been doing some reading over on the 'barn about rust (search Rust911). Recently got a gallon of Rust911 but haven't mixed it up (it turns into 16 gal for $60 delvered, link below is 1gal for about $17) or tried it on anything. I have a splash pan I want to try it on, but have to devise a container that won't take six gallons, or fix up a fluid cycle system. It would be perfect for your lock because you could dunk it in a small container pretty easily. If you try vinegar, what I read is that it looses it's power pretty quickly as it works, so you might try a fresh batch each day if a long soaking doesn't seem to help. Again, haven't tried it. http://www.rust911.com/rust911-free-shipping-16x-ultra-concentrate-rust-remover-makes-1-gallon/ -VT/JeffH
This message was edited by VT/JeffH on 8-23-16 @ 2:55 PM
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ken ct. |
08-23-2016 @ 1:30 PM
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Try soaking in white vinegar for a few days full strength. ken ct Its supposed to dissolve rust. Its cheap and worth a try. ken ct
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Larry Lange |
08-23-2016 @ 8:01 AM
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Thanks, 40 Coupe. I don't have a key for the lock. The whole thing is rusted solid. PB Blaster, so far, hasn't helped. I could keep soaking the mechanism with it but I wondered if there's a more effective method.
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