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johnsor · 01-04-2011, 12:14 PM

A month ago in my edition of Hemmings "Classic Car" there was an article testing many different stuck thread rust penatrants (i.e. WD-40). The best test performance was found to be a 50% mixture of transmission fluid and 50% of something else that is commonly found in auto parts stores. I discarded my magazine copy and don't remember what the mixture was. Did anybody read that article or remember what to mix 50% with transmission fluid? Of 10 penatrants tested, WD-40 I think was 5th.

wrndln · 01-04-2011, 12:20 PM

I believe it was acetone, but I am not 100% sure.

criswellnk · 01-04-2011, 12:28 PM

50/50 mix of ATF and acetone. I have a bunch of parts soaking right now. I just buy an empty paint can from the hardware store and keep in that, as well as soaking the parts.

Bill O'Brien · 01-04-2011, 01:14 PM

I have always used PB Blaster

http://www.blastercorporation.com/PB_Blaster.html

Excellent stuff.....

Bill O'Brien · 01-04-2011, 01:15 PM

For a rust remover Safest Rust Remover is amazing.

http://www.safestrustremover.com/

Sparky · 01-04-2011, 02:29 PM

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PB Blaster has always worked for me, though I've read tests that claim Kroil is better.

raprice · 01-04-2011, 02:41 PM

I'd go with Kroil.
Rog

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 01-04-2011, 04:01 PM

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TK in LA · 01-04-2011, 05:23 PM

I use the ATF/Acetone in an old brake fluid bottle with a gear oil pour bottle top and cap. Shake and go!! Best with a warmed up part. my 2¢

Kirby1374 · 01-04-2011, 05:33 PM

I recently got to try out the method of heating and then holding a candle on the bolt and letting the wax wick into the nut. It worked really good on the clutch adjusting trunnion.

01-04-2011, 12:14 PM	#1
johnsor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spooner, Wisconsin Posts: 242	Rust Penatrant A month ago in my edition of Hemmings "Classic Car" there was an article testing many different stuck thread rust penatrants (i.e. WD-40). The best test performance was found to be a 50% mixture of transmission fluid and 50% of something else that is commonly found in auto parts stores. I discarded my magazine copy and don't remember what the mixture was. Did anybody read that article or remember what to mix 50% with transmission fluid? Of 10 penatrants tested, WD-40 I think was 5th.

01-04-2011, 12:20 PM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,165	Re: Rust Penatrant I believe it was acetone, but I am not 100% sure.

01-04-2011, 12:28 PM	#3
criswellnk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 288	Re: Rust Penatrant 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone. I have a bunch of parts soaking right now. I just buy an empty paint can from the hardware store and keep in that, as well as soaking the parts. __________________ *"Son, there are two ways to do this, your way and the right way." Thanks dad.* Looking for a copy or reprint of 1932 A.E.A. Universal Catalog of Genuine Electrical Service Parts

01-04-2011, 01:14 PM	#4
Bill O'Brien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pottersville, NJ Posts: 238	Re: Rust Penatrant I have always used PB Blaster http://www.blastercorporation.com/PB_Blaster.html Excellent stuff..... Last edited by Bill O'Brien; 01-04-2011 at 02:57 PM.

01-04-2011, 01:15 PM	#5
Bill O'Brien Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pottersville, NJ Posts: 238	Re: Rust Penatrant For a rust remover Safest Rust Remover is amazing. http://www.safestrustremover.com/ Last edited by Bill O'Brien; 01-04-2011 at 02:57 PM.

01-04-2011, 02:29 PM	#6
Sparky Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 649	Re: Rust Penatrant Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) PB Blaster has always worked for me, though I've read tests that claim Kroil is better.

01-04-2011, 02:41 PM	#7
raprice Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Elwood, NY Posts: 299	Re: Rust Penatrant I'd go with Kroil. Rog

01-04-2011, 04:01 PM	#8
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,520	Re: Rust Penatrant Click HERE for a Related Topic. . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

01-04-2011, 05:23 PM	#9
TK in LA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Verne, Ca. Posts: 827	Re: Rust Penatrant I use the ATF/Acetone in an old brake fluid bottle with a gear oil pour bottle top and cap. Shake and go!! Best with a warmed up part. my 2¢

01-04-2011, 05:33 PM	#10
Kirby1374 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coquille, Or Posts: 280	Re: Rust Penatrant I recently got to try out the method of heating and then holding a candle on the bolt and letting the wax wick into the nut. It worked really good on the clutch adjusting trunnion.