Hand Tool Rust Removal

Do you have hand tools that are rusty and thinking of throwing them away? Don't yet, check out some of the questions we received on rust removal for hand tools. We have been using a natural rust removal product which contains no acid or harsh chemicals. In fact the product very well neutralizes the hand tool without damaging it. Now, pitting and scratches we are not sure going to be cured, although you be the judge in the video below.

Hand Tool Rust Removal Questions

What do you recommend for removing rust from heavily-rusted hand tools? If the tools are heavily rusted we highly recommend using Rusterizer. Soaking your tools in the solution will remove all of the rust, while leaving the steel unharmed. Using this method is a big time saver as opposed to abrasive methods of rust removal, such as using sandpaper or steel wool.

What do you recommend for removing slight rust from hand tools? Any type of brillo pad are very convenient for spot rust removal. Just rub them like erasers and they will remove the rust. Since abrasive methods of rust removal are slower than other methods, we don't recommend this method for deeply-rusted hand tools.

Do you recommend Rusterizer for hand tools? Yes, Rusterizer works well on hand tools. A quick spray and a wipe down with a rag will remove light rust caused by fingerprints. However, if you have a heavy-coating of rust, you also can use the rust remover as it is 10x more concentrated and contains no harmful chemicals.

Will removing rust from my antique tools decrease their value? This is a big debate among tool collectors. Many tool collectors believe that you should leave tools as found, so none of the character of the tool is scrubbed, wiped, or soaked away. If you primarily own tools for collecting or reselling, you may want to leave the rust on the tool to let the next owner decide how to restore it.

However, we have talked to MyCleaningProducts.com and found that they have customers who are in the antique dealers and love using the rust removal products.