A tip for anyone that's interested... Regardless of the solution being used to attack the rust (I haven't tried Evaporust yet but I will after seeing this), if you agitate the soaking sockets you will get faster results. As an experiment, I attached my tupperware container to the top of an old fish tank air pump and the vibration for the pump was enough for my solution to "ripple" and the sockets to "jiggle, spin, and bounce" a little bit. The best part is that the pump is very quiet. Not ultrasonic, but pretty fast and quiet
great stuff. best to degrease and clean the sockets as much as possible before using Evaporust so it will last longer. Bottle brush attached to a drill really helps get the insides of the sockets
This stuff is a miracle! I’m not kidding. I have restored thousands of dollars worth of tools with ONE BUCKET! You can use it over and over again. I recommend using a rotary tool to get the yucky stuff off. Then rub them with some oil to ensure they don’t immediately reoxidize.
Beautiful this was what I needed to see, I wanted to restore the shine look to the sockets while removing the rust and not eating at the metal itself. Greatly appreciate the time and work you placed into this video and sharing it.
@@oldmanwoking Just an update I did use your process and EvapoRust and forgot about my sockets for 6 to 7 weeks and was greatly impressed with the results. Took the sockets out of the EvapoRust and rinsed them in luke warm water and they came out brand new looking. Only the small sockets did I need to stick a small brush to complete the job. But otherwise this stuff is really good. Thanks again.
I had some just as bad i cleaned them but still am going to buy new ones and throw them in the trash the teeth had expanded and the sockets where very loose in the driver .
After 24 hours, the evaporust looks the same as the cleaning vinegar i used on some super old and rusty sockets and wrenches…does look like they cleaned up better than mine…but then again mine are easily probably like 40 years old or more…
I know there is something you can put on them afterwards, but just can't remember what it's called right now. It is suppose to help the the rust afterwards, but more than likely the rust will still come back after awhile....
you need to rinse with water, dry quickly and spray them with some sort of rust preventative like wd40. Per Evaporust's site items can continue rusting if the object is not flushed afterwards.
@@I_Died_2_Weeks_AgoI have USA craftsman that are junk almost all are rusted. Now granted mine were bought about 15 years ago not vintage by any means so id trade them in a heartbeat if I could
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A tip for anyone that's interested...
Regardless of the solution being used to attack the rust (I haven't tried Evaporust yet but I will after seeing this), if you agitate the soaking sockets you will get faster results.
As an experiment, I attached my tupperware container to the top of an old fish tank air pump and the vibration for the pump was enough for my solution to "ripple" and the sockets to "jiggle, spin, and bounce" a little bit. The best part is that the pump is very quiet. Not ultrasonic, but pretty fast and quiet
great stuff. best to degrease and clean the sockets as much as possible before using Evaporust so it will last longer. Bottle brush attached to a drill really helps get the insides of the sockets
Thanks for the info!
This stuff is a miracle! I’m not kidding. I have restored thousands of dollars worth of tools with ONE BUCKET! You can use it over and over again. I recommend using a rotary tool to get the yucky stuff off. Then rub them with some oil to ensure they don’t immediately reoxidize.
So what do I need to use?
Beautiful this was what I needed to see, I wanted to restore the shine look to the sockets while removing the rust and not eating at the metal itself. Greatly appreciate the time and work you placed into this video and sharing it.
You are welcome!
@@oldmanwoking Just an update I did use your process and EvapoRust and forgot about my sockets for 6 to 7 weeks and was greatly impressed with the results. Took the sockets out of the EvapoRust and rinsed them in luke warm water and they came out brand new looking. Only the small sockets did I need to stick a small brush to complete the job. But otherwise this stuff is really good. Thanks again.
DUDEZILLA, Evaporust=AWESOME SAUCE!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOVE THAT STUFF, unlike politicians, it DOES NOT disappoint!!
Is this solution specifically good for chrome vanadium sockets? Also is it a good idea to apply WD40 to prevent further rust?
Great question can someone please help answer?
camellia oil is apparently a good natural rust preventative
When I've restored old Lodger kettles I've used molasses. That works pretty good.
Thanks' for the info....will have to try that one out.
I think I saw your review on Amazon if you're Scott Hughes
I had some just as bad i cleaned them but still am going to buy new ones and throw them in the trash the teeth had expanded and the sockets where very loose in the driver .
Yea I ended up buying new ones.
I'm sure tumbling in walnut media would help get 90% of the corrosion out.
Add some Mother's Wax or Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound as well.
Good idea
After 24 hours, the evaporust looks the same as the cleaning vinegar i used on some super old and rusty sockets and wrenches…does look like they cleaned up better than mine…but then again mine are easily probably like 40 years old or more…
These sockets were so bad, that in the end I just got rid of them and bought new ones. Ws just testing to see how it worked.....
12:00 That is a funny picture. Looks great now! tHanks for the video What are you woking on these days?
Great video thanks for the information
No problem 👍
I bought a old snap on tool box with tons of tools i have to do this
I do this, but then surface rust reappears after drying off. What am I doing wrong?
I know there is something you can put on them afterwards, but just can't remember what it's called right now. It is suppose to help the the rust afterwards, but more than likely the rust will still come back after awhile....
you need to rinse with water, dry quickly and spray them with some sort of rust preventative like wd40. Per Evaporust's site items can continue rusting if the object is not flushed afterwards.
Atf works the best
Would vinegar work just as well?
No I’ve used vinegar a fair bit and from the looks of it this stuff is far superior
Not sure but I think Bradley had the answer to that.
Vinegar is a mild acid and left in too long can eat the metal
If they’re craftsman I would just exchange them at your local Lowes for new ones
Will check on it.
For Asian sockets? No thank you
@@sleepyy_ivann7490 If it's stamped Craftsman on the tool
@@I_Died_2_Weeks_Agolmao! 😅
@@I_Died_2_Weeks_AgoI have USA craftsman that are junk almost all are rusted. Now granted mine were bought about 15 years ago not vintage by any means so id trade them in a heartbeat if I could
get a sonic cleaner!
Is this solution specifically good for chrome vanadium sockets? Also is it a good idea to apply WD40 to prevent further rust?
Is this solution specifically good for chrome vanadium sockets? Also is it a good idea to apply WD40 to prevent further rust?