Rusty garden tools,how do i get the rust off of them and keep it off?

Question

I have several garden tools that have rust on them for many years.how do i remove the rust and keep them rust free?

Answer 1

Well, since you didn't say how rusty they really are, there are several methods. For heavy rust, mechanically cleaning with a power wire brush might be necessary or a hand powered wire brush which is much more work. There are several products that will remove rust, one being Naval Jelly. You just spread it on and wait - follow the directions on the bottle. Iron Out is another product. Your local hardware store or auto parts store may have other products that do the same thing.
After all the rust is removed, the tools must be cleaned, dried, and then sprayed with a rust prevention product like WD-40.
Otherwise a good paint job is required but paint wears off with each use.
Good luck.

Answer 2

Hi. Alex has actually answered your question well here, but I agree with some of the other points too. 1. If there is ANY way to keep the bike indoors, this is best. 2. Take Alex's suggested maintenance measures 3. If possible, dry off the bike with a cloth before putting the cover over it (as humidity will increase the rate of rust formation) and try to secure it on a non-wet floor (so, in a dry, covered bike rack, rather than against a lamp-post) when you are away from home. 4. Clean chain thoroughly before lubing it. 5. When removing rust, treat these areas with anti-rust and as others have said, you need to paint over and/or wax over any bare metal. 6. Trouble with rust is that once it takes hold, its very difficult to get rid of it. If there's no way of keeping it indoors, consider selling it (while it's still fairly rust-free) and buying an aluminium bike. An aluminium frame will feel different and you may or may not prefer it, but your investment will probably last longer.

Answer 3

I'm not sure how to remove rust, perhaps someone else can answer that. But to keep garden tools rust free, use a bucket or larger storage tub (depending on number & size of tools you have) and fill it with sand, mixing in some motor oil. When you finish using a tool, wipe off dirt & moisture with a rag, then store metal end down in the sand mix. Store the tool bucket inside in a garage, storage room, or basement, etc.

Answer 4

Why worry about rust on garden tools? I wouldn’t think about wasting your time on something you’re just going to go out and stick in the dirt :)) All my rakes and shovels have rust on them.

Answer 5

clean the tools- use a wire brush- remove the rust- spray paint and store in a dry place.... if you use the tools often then it's ok for them to look rusty ___ that's normal with use ....

Answer 6

Take them down to the Creek and in the sand bar run them in and out till they come clean and shiny. Then Spray or apply oil to keep them shiny however they will collect dust and dirt which with your next use will remove easliy enough and be shinny again. There are solvents you could use instead of Sand but Sand and water is cheap if its available.