I live next to the ocean, my tools are inside a toolshed, but they still get a coat of "rust" because of the salt-air. I put light oil on most, but not pratical on things like desk fans, tables with metal nuts and bolts/screws and so on.
2006-08-15 13:54:09 · 6 answers · asked by arrow_head72002 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
spray them with a very thing coat of clear coat spry paint
2006-08-15 13:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the moisture that's causing the rust, it;s the salt in the air. When buying nuts, bolts, and screws purchase stainless steel parts. Beyond that, clean the existing hard ware to remove the salt, and apply a product called "Rust Inhibitor".
2006-08-15 14:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air movement, and lots of it. If you keep lots of air circulating in there, via a fan, the water will evaporate quickly. No moisture, no rust.
Excuse me, Uncle Bob...I thought rust was iron oxide. The oxygen, of course, comes from the H2O. It is true that salt can act as a catalyst, and can help make a sacrificial anode out of an iron-based metal, but nothing happens without moisture.
2006-08-15 14:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to choose between a lot of maintenance.
Cleaning, oiling, painting etc of your tools or replacing them
sooner.
When you store them in a shed if the shed is shut up most of the time dampness builds up. You need to change the air over more.
Just going in & out helps this. Leaving the shed open on the dryer days is good.
2006-08-15 14:19:40 · answer #4 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wiping your tools down after use and storing in a moisture free enviroment will help.your tool shed must not be weather tight.maybe a different place would be the only option.good luck
2006-08-15 14:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by jitterbugjims 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some metal things can be painted with paint that is for metal.
2006-08-15 14:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋