Brad GREENWALD 13 #1 Posted September 19, 2015 working on my 753 had a lot of surface rust wd40 and sanded it just wondering if i put clear coat paint on it or leave it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted September 19, 2015 I normally just lather them up with 10w-30 about once a month but you can clear coat them if you want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,500 #3 Posted September 19, 2015 I would leave it alone, even a flat finish would have a bit of a sheen to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GREENWALD 13 #4 Posted September 19, 2015 not shiney dull 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #5 Posted September 19, 2015 WD it again and jut wipe it lightly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #6 Posted September 19, 2015 Don't paint over WD-40 unless you want the paint to peal off!WD-40 leaves enough to keep the paint from sticking well but very little protection after a few days. Take a look at TC-11. You might consider mixing the two or just thinning the TC-111 quite a bit with kero or paint thinner. Kero will dry slowly and allow the TC-11 to seep in deeply but the thinner will dry faster and get you going quicker. Also take a look at Fluid Film. Mostly sheep lanolin but it works wonders on steel like it does your leather goods and less annoying to get on your hands or clothing than grease and petroleum oils. Allow as much time to dry as you can and then wipe off any offending excess. All of them will collect some dust but that beats the heck out of watching it rust more! But then a quick pressure blast and a little more "stuff" and you are right back where you were and hopefully no more rust than you had. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #7 Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Johnsons wood floor paste wax works well too...shines up nicely, and protects from rusting. Edited September 20, 2015 by AMC RULES 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #8 Posted September 19, 2015 Wax is great, especially carnuba, and I'm pretty sure that's a major component of the Johnson's Floor Wax and I'm sure TC-11 has some waxes as well. Problem is to get that wax to work it's way down into the pits and crevices. Great thing about the wax is that it holds up well and doesn't feel greasy or collect dust like oils. The wax can be thinned with paint thinner or perhaps better yet some WD-40 and prayed on as well. A hair dryer can even encourage the wax to work it's way down a bit deeper as can a bright sun on a hot day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #9 Posted September 20, 2015 marvell mystery oil put it in a spray bottle lightly spray it wipe down, leaves a satin finish penetrates the original paint and doesn't leave a oily residue or odor that oil or WD gives,I use it on all my original horses & very pleased with it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GREENWALD 13 #10 Posted September 20, 2015 thank for all the good ideas guy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #11 Posted September 20, 2015 i've heard of people using owatrolhttp://owatrol.com/en/car-motorbike/protection/7936-owatrol-oil.htmla bit of hands on experiencehttp://myoldmachine.com/topic/1684-owatrol/?hl=owatrol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #12 Posted September 20, 2015 I keep Mystery Oil here. It is somewhat of a mystery why since I don't use it much <grin> but I've read so many good comments that I thought I had to have some. Never thought of it as a better than regular oil rust preventative. I'll try it!For decades I've researched how to fight rust and somehow "OWATROL OIL" has escaped me! Maybe a vague memory but not readily available here in the states so I might not have spent much time with it. Amazon now offers it but "Ouch!"http://www.amazon.com/Owatrol-733-Oil-1-Liter/dp/B007NH3G0O?tag=duckduckgo-d-20 I though TC-11 was pricey!Still, a very interesting product! i've heard of people using owatrolhttp://owatrol.com/en/car-motorbike/protection/7936-owatrol-oil.htmla bit of hands on experiencehttp://myoldmachine.com/topic/1684-owatrol/?hl=owatrol Anything else you can ad? I'm quite curious about this product! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #13 Posted September 20, 2015 There is a bit more about it herehttp://myoldmachine.com/topic/1613-rejuvenating-my-bolens-tiller/?hl=%2Bbolens+%2Btiller 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #14 Posted September 20, 2015 Well, C-101plowerpower, I just added Owatrol to my Amazon wish list. Thanks for the tip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,382 #15 Posted September 20, 2015 Fluid Film is a definite must have for anyone's shop. It works well on shining up a weathered surface like many of our horses have. It is also an excellent rust proofing agent for those of us in the rust belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #16 Posted September 20, 2015 I'm surprised that I read and hear so little about both TC-11 and Fluid Film! Both are really great products if you hate rust! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
