howlback Report post Posted June 23, 2019 The ceiling leaked on my bench. I don't have time to explain the entire story but I do need guidance on what I should do with my tools to prevent them from rusting. A few of them are showing spots already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TargetRockLeather Report post Posted June 23, 2019 Spray them with wd40. That should slow down any further rusting. Then dry them the best you can. Use a hair dryer to warm them up so they will dry thoroughly. To remove surface rust I would use very fine steel wool (grade 0000) with some wd40. Fun fact: wd40 was invented as a "water displacement" treatment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hildebrand Report post Posted June 23, 2019 Naval jelly should also cut the light rust and prevent further rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
