# How to clean rusty hand tools? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 3, 2008, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347 "2008-03-03T10:58:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/21 "2008-03-03T16:51:05Z")
honestly, the best stuff is pcb oil. But srsly, id use wd40 and if they are really jacked, id soak them in pb blaster at least overnight, then take steel wool to em if needed ---
**Author:** ![forthekicks385](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/forthekicks385/32/7484_2.png) [@forthekicks385](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/forthekicks385)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/22 "2008-03-03T17:08:15Z")
sandpaper? ---
**Author:** ![slasky](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slasky/32/7408_2.png) [@slasky](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slasky)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/23 "2008-03-03T17:18:14Z")
You could soak them in Muriatic acid to remove the rust. ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/24 "2008-03-03T19:27:31Z")
I just use them once and then open up another. I must have 18 tape measures. ---
**Author:** ![vt1992s10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/73ab20/32.png) [@vt1992s10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vt1992s10)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/25 "2008-03-03T20:00:00Z")
> [@slasky](#): > > You could soak them in Muriatic acid to remove the rust. thats why coca-cola works, its just cheaper ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 5:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/26 "2008-03-04T05:26:08Z")
> [@Jagermeister](#): > > I just use them once and then open up another. I must have 18 tape measures. lol. send me some clamps, ez outs, and vice grips. ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/27 "2008-03-04T05:32:24Z")
I hear this stuff is good. > **[Rust Remover - Evapo-Rust® Super Safe Rust Remover - Evapo-Rust](https://www.evapo-rust.com/)** > > Evapo-Rust Super Safe Rust Remover is easy to use, environmentally safe product that removes rust in minutes, without scrubbing. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/28 "2008-03-04T05:40:31Z")
kerosene let them soak ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/29 "2008-03-04T05:47:11Z")
[quote=“num482,post:27,topic:44347"”] I hear this stuff is good. > **[The Best Rust Remover | Quick & Easy with CRC's Evapo-Rust®](https://www.evapo-rust.com/)** > > CRC's Evapo-Rust® Heavy Duty Rust Remover will remove rust to bare metal in minutes without scrubbing. It is also biodegradable and reusable! [/quote] thats the shit i used. works awesome ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 5:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/30 "2008-03-04T05:50:58Z")
I can’t believe no one has asked about a rusty trombone yet. I’ve picked up a few supplies, and if i can make up a compartmentalized tray, I’ll make an infommercial of the results over the next few days. ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/31 "2008-03-04T06:27:10Z")
also petroleum jelly works really well on non-plated tools. but that requires some elbow greese ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347/32 "2008-03-04T06:32:06Z")
> [@Nikuk](#): > > I can’t believe no one has asked about a rusty trombone yet. You have no idea how much restraint it has taken to keep from changing the thread title… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-clean-rusty-hand-tools/44347.md?page=1)