Old engine parts coated in nasty black baked on oil residue seem to stay corrosion free for ever. I have a bad habit however of cleaning everything in my dip tank and then letting them go rusty later on. Clean engine oil is pretty poor for long term corrosion protection as it drains off over time to leave a microscopic layer which water gets through. I suppose the real answer is to buy a proprietory product like Waxoyl but does anyone have any experience with medium to long term rust proofing for small parts with anything likely to be found for free or cheap? I tried engine oil mixed with grease to make a thicker product but without much success. Grease on its own is fine but needs brushing on over everything rather than a quick dip which is what I'm after for intricate components.
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12 years ago