Water damaged tools

[Pugs]

after this most recent rain (In Adleiade) I have found some of my tools where out and some water got into some tubs with tools (vice grips and such) best way other the towel drying them to prevent them going rusty?

wd 40 and the like ?

anything else?

[Gaza]

dumb then in a bucket full of lanotec

[Master Splinter]

If the tools were squeaky clean to start with (no retained grease or sawdust) - rinse in clean water*, blow dry with high pressure air or hair dryer/hot air gun.

If tools were a bit greasy/dirty/trapped crud - kero + short bristled paintbrush to clean them, dry off with old towel.

* SA residents - this means import some from another state......

[Belair_Boy]

Agree with both of the above (except the bit about our water quality:))

You need to get on to it straight away before rust sets in otherwise you will be having to add ad a de-rust tools as your first step.
I had a similar problem last year with water getting into my store room.

My protection fluid of choice is CRC Longlife.
If you want a litre I can do you a can for $25.00. (I ended up buying a 20 litre drum of the stuff)

[Pugs]

Agree with both of the above (except the bit about our water quality:))

You need to get on to it straight away before rust sets in otherwise you will be having to add ad a de-rust tools as your first step.
I had a similar problem last year with water getting into my store room.

My protection fluid of choice is CRC Longlife.
If you want a litre I can do you a can for $25.00. (I ended up buying a 20 litre drum of the stuff)

From bunnings / stratco?

[Belair_Boy]

From bunnings / stratco?

No, unfortunately you will have to go to a industrial supplier eg
Collins Industrial Distributors: (http://www.collinsid.com.au/Product.php?Operation=SetSessionVariable&Variable)[ProductCodeID]=crc-3099

Blackwoods, CBC and Coventry Fasteners are also possible options.
I ended up buying 20 litres as $16 - $23 for a 300g spray can was just too expensive in the long run.

If anyone is interested and in South Australia (Adelaide) I would be happy to pass some on for $25.00 a litre.
It will be supplied in a 1 litre micro drum with label and TDS/MSDS (not an old coke bottle).
I can arrange for collection from Eden Hills, Paralowie or Morphett Vale as required.

[Pugs]

Turns out most of my tools have survived without any damage..yay...