daleyd
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It's a better release agent but I've used wd40 a lot as well, and though it's not "as good" it works infinitely better than nothing at all.
arther dailey
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Engine oil? hydraulic oil , what I found is hydraulic oil from old tractors is excellent as a rustproofer/finish on old tools etc, seems it soaks up water from condensation in the tractor and goes milky brown, that applied to a spade/tool or similar seems to soak in and give a rust proof finish, works loverly on old tools that have had a light wire brush to remove loose rust first. old gearbox oil ,used , also if mixed with parafin, same as used engine oil mixed with parafin works, but hydraulic is my prefered choice, as long as you are not painting it. Arther
Bill Edwards
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If I want to free something that's rusted solid I won't bother with WD40 or similar until I get movement. I don't think it really has any useful penetrating properties but it does serve as a lubricant if things will move.
If I want penetration then paraffin or diesel depending on what's available. A bucket of red diesel is good for leaving small parts in.
Really though if oxy gear can be used it blows any liquid into insignificance. There's very little good heat won't free.
If I want penetration then paraffin or diesel depending on what's available. A bucket of red diesel is good for leaving small parts in.
Really though if oxy gear can be used it blows any liquid into insignificance. There's very little good heat won't free.
