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LuckyCharms

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14. This is what you want:

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 08:54 AM

Jun 5

https://www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-evapo-rust-rust-remover-96431.html?gQT=1

Get a large, flat plan. Pour this product in the pan. Drop in the shears. let them soak. Removes rust down to the bare metal.

This stuff works. No solvents or other toxic material. Will not harm any components. Can dispose of down the drain. Or, pour used liquid back into the jug, and it can be re-used later.

Dry off the shears, apply some WD-40, and you're good to go.

Final edit: This stuff is about $28.00 a gallon, but since it is re-usable, it will eventually pay for itself. If you have other rusty tools, drop them in the pan along with the shears.

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Q. How do I restore a large garden shears that has totally rusted shut? [View all] Grasswire2 Jun 5 OP

Have you tried PB Blaster? flvegan Jun 5 #1

I'll keep it in mind. Grasswire2 Jun 5 #4

A hammer, most likely dpibel Jun 5 #2

what would I polish it wth? Grasswire2 Jun 5 #5

Sandpaper dpibel Jun 5 #9

thanks! nt Grasswire2 Jun 6 #17

Vinegar, strangely enough, removes rust. Try soaking a paper towel fierywoman Jun 5 #3

will test that out. Grasswire2 Jun 5 #6

I rescued a few of mine in a similar state! Then google or UT how to properly sharpen fierywoman Jun 5 #10

I think a better idea.... lastlib Jun 6 #15

you kinda' got yourself a problem. stopdiggin Jun 5 #7

heck no Grasswire2 Jun 5 #8

Soak the tool overnight in a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. Emile Jun 5 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Jun 5 #12

good hint about the eye protection! nt Grasswire2 Saturday #19

Kroil Earl_from_PA Jun 5 #13

This is what you want: LuckyCharms Jun 5 #14

thanks for the tip Grasswire2 Saturday #18

Coca-Cola removes rust. 3catwoman3 Jun 6 #16