Ok stud. Here it is I got a socket sets for father’s day and put it my tool box fast forward to monday this week I got new socket Rails last night after work i opened my case with my NEW 1/4 impact sockets and WOW they started to rust surface rust but rust WTH so I immediately git on Amazon and orderd Penetrol to stop the rust THANK YOU. !!!!!
I'll have to try this and compare it to my current go to anti rust solution; rustoleum rust inhibitor spray. It's a very oily spray thats takes days or weeks to fully dry, but its the only thing that has worked to actually stop rust so far. I'm about a year and a half in on my oldest tools I've used the rust inhibitor on and still no rust
Great stuff!! The ratchet drawer has taken time to build, but I like how it looks. I have 3 other drawers that i didn’t show in the vid. Maybe it’s time for another tool box tour…
Ha nice tip, as an ex professional house painter I’m very familiar with flood’s product line and have used a lot of penetrol in oil based paints to improve its performance, I always thought it was like boiled linseed oil which you could use in the same manner, I may try BLO as well just as an experiment, it’s a natural product that you don’t have to worry about getting on your skin. I’m not sure what’s in penetrol, something else for me to look into :) great tip and another great video!
@@hollusta8339 I’ve used it yes, mostly on wooden step ladders, it’s a nice interior finish no UV or moisture protection , I’ve also used it like Penetrol and added it to alkyd paints for less drag. Any thing specific you wanted to know ? It also drys a lot faster than regular linseed oil.
@@danielgeng2306 Yes I was wondering if you used it on any metal tools to prevent rust. Maybe I misunderstood you. I am looking for a cheap way to keep the tools shiny for long periods of time without use.
Yes sir!! You have to try this, I’m already amazed at how well it’s worked on my road box, so I’m very excited to have realized it would be great on tools
I use batisol it works great and it non toxic so you don’t have to wear gloves to touch your tools it works on tools knives guns marine it’s really amazing stuff last for years on the tools.
I’m going to do a vintage gray one with hardly any blemishes just a small amount of oxidation and I won’t do penetrol on this one I like the natural old new look and I will do penetrol on a red one the penetrol makes the patina really pop on the red.
Didn’t know you had a shop that’s awesome I just do all my projects in the garage. I’d love a 2 bay shop in the backyard for the toys. We do a lot of mudding down in Florida so when mudding somethings bound to break. We mess with mostly smaller stuff dirt bikes and side by sides not many big trucks YET.
Should I remove the rust prior to applying this or will it remove the rust during application? I just bought tools for work a few weeks ago and I’m starting to get surface rust on everything in my packout. I’ve ordered silica gel packs for the box but need to remove the rust from the tools since they’re all only a few weeks old
Remove the rust before applying. If you don’t, it will encapsulate the rust, while preventing any further corrosion. The silica works great, but if you experience high humidity, the will become overwhelmed and loose their effectiveness, so I wanted something long-lasting. Several years since I posted this, but everything I’ve coated hasn’t seen any rust.
I let them dry for about 24h or so, then return them to the tray. From what I can tell, the coating lasts for about a year, depending on how much you use them. If you’re dropping or sliding your tools across the floor, the coating should be applied more frequently. I’d also recommend two coatings but a single coating is fine.
Has anyone tried removing penetrol, using mineral spirits, brake cleaner, heavy degreaser? Any comparable products to penetrol? Fluid film, LPS-3, Sta-Bil, CRC corrosion inhibitor?
I’ve not intentionally tried to remove it, but now that you’ve presented the question, I’ll put a test together. As for a comparable solution; I’m not aware of anything, aside from maybe apply a clear coat to the bare material. This stuff forms a coating which acts like a clear coat. That said, you avoid oily or greasy feeling tools.
Ok perfect, if you have some free time I think people would love to know how to remove penetrol. Just in case you get it on something accidentally. Plus it will give us insight on the durability of the clear coat. Also, do you apply penetrol inside your sockets? Mine always start to rust from the inside.@@MidwestToolReview
Well 👍 done my bro.. liked.. Qs. Do you suggest lightly spraying silicone spray or WD40 on your new metallic tools as a precautionary measure against rusting?
Thank you!! I would suggest Balistol or Kroil opposed to WD40. I’ve not heard anything good about WD40, so stay away from that. Tbh, a light mist of tire shine does just as well, and you drawer has a nice scent..lol, but seriously, tire shine works just as well.
Everything rust depending on the circumstances If tools are used often the oil from natural use helps but we all have different atmospheric reactions to our tools depending on several factors .We all have favorite tools that get used more then others lol. Keeping them oiled will prevent rust longer
Most often tools are being used in hands that either contain some skin oil, but mostly moisture from sweat, condensation, etc. The more tools are used, I find that they rust much easier. That said, oil is great but I’d like a little more protection personally.
@@MidwestToolReview thanks! I'll order some and give it a go. I keep seeing rust pop up here and there in a new toolbox with half new tools... It's bugging me for sure.
Yes, you could do that. The only recommendation I’d have is, use a lint-free towel. The best technique is using a cheap foam paint brush. They are very cheap, but provide a nice lint-free finish. Allow the tool to dry and your all good.
I believe the biggest cause of rust is that using your tool warms the steel up. The heat from your hands raises the temperature causing condensation when it cools. The only tools that don't rust are the ones you don't use in my opinion. I wipe mine with a WD40 soaked rag after cleaning but for my worst rusting stuff like allen sockets, I'll come back 10 minutes later and wipe them again. Seems to help. A friend of mine deposits a brass coating on his with a wire wheel in his bench grinder though that must take ages.
Steel cooling does not attract moisture. You could bake your tools, let them cool, and they'll be bone dry. Steel being cooler than the air around it attracts moisture. Youve seen this a thousand times, that's why a cold bottle or glass "sweats" when it's exposed to room temperature air. But that's interesting about applying a brass coating with a wire wheel. Does that actually work?
JT.. really? a Wright Tool Decal on your Snap On Tool Box? Wow.. just wow.. hahahaha.. had to say it.. my wife got on my case for putting a MATCO Decal on my U.S. General Five Drawer Cart. It's a tool thing... the spouse's just don't understand.
So far, so good. Several years now with tools exposed to nearly every weather condition here in the rust belt, and the coating hasn’t failed. Hands down, one of the best methods I’ve tried!
WD 40 works excellent for getting rid of surface rust (so does rubbing alcohol, but that also dissolves most paints) but it doesn't prevent rust for long because it will dry up
@@MidwestToolReview “Tool Polisher” is an old machinists dis for mechanics who don’t work with their tools so they have to polish them. I live on the coast so rust prevention and treatment is critical for my tools.
I am 65 and from my experience Snap on is over priced over rated and not at all what it is made out to be. The reason so many people have it is the fact they can buy it on time.
I’d agree that Snap-on had many over-priced products, but it’s because they manufacture reliable products that out-perform their competitors, is why they can charge what they do. The old adage that a lifetime warranty is king, is nothing more than a fallacy, because everyone offers the same protections. In general, Snap-on is king and the people appoint their king, so let’s see which company will challenge the throne..!
Bro.. clean your box up before shooting a vid lol. Jk I use to be a snapon sales assistant and any mechanic that was worth going to’s toolbox looks exactly like this.
Yea until that one wrench breaks and you’re out of time to get it replaced. Anyone who’s ever turned a wrench knows you never have one of anything, and that’s especially true for tools that are highly used or critical to your work
I’m going to give this a try. It’s pretty humid where I live and coating with wd40 isn’t cutting it. Thanks for the video
That’s a nice set up. I have tools too but not like that. And I never use them either lol
Didn’t even know Penetrol was a thing. Thank you!
Neither did I til recently, but I must say it does work
Definitely going to try this on my pry bars !!!! Awesome tip
Ok stud. Here it is I got a socket sets for father’s day and put it my tool box fast forward to monday this week I got new socket Rails last night after work i opened my case with my NEW 1/4 impact sockets and WOW they started to rust surface rust but rust WTH so I immediately git on Amazon and orderd Penetrol to stop the rust THANK YOU. !!!!!
I'll have to try this and compare it to my current go to anti rust solution; rustoleum rust inhibitor spray. It's a very oily spray thats takes days or weeks to fully dry, but its the only thing that has worked to actually stop rust so far. I'm about a year and a half in on my oldest tools I've used the rust inhibitor on and still no rust
Awesome video never knew about penetrol just saved it on my Amazon account !
Side note sooooooo jealous of that ratchet drawer you have!!
Great stuff!! The ratchet drawer has taken time to build, but I like how it looks. I have 3 other drawers that i didn’t show in the vid. Maybe it’s time for another tool box tour…
Great Pro Tip.
Thanks!
Ha nice tip, as an ex professional house painter I’m very familiar with flood’s product line and have used a lot of penetrol in oil based paints to improve its performance, I always thought it was like boiled linseed oil which you could use in the same manner, I may try BLO as well just as an experiment, it’s a natural product that you don’t have to worry about getting on your skin. I’m not sure what’s in penetrol, something else for me to look into :) great tip and another great video!
Did you ever test boiled linseed oil?
@@hollusta8339 I’ve used it yes, mostly on wooden step ladders, it’s a nice interior finish no UV or moisture protection , I’ve also used it like Penetrol and added it to alkyd paints for less drag. Any thing specific you wanted to know ? It also drys a lot faster than regular linseed oil.
@@danielgeng2306 Yes I was wondering if you used it on any metal tools to prevent rust. Maybe I misunderstood you. I am looking for a cheap way to keep the tools shiny for long periods of time without use.
@@hollusta8339 I’d say it would work as well as Penetrol, might give it a try and get back to you !
@@danielgeng2306 Let me know, thanks!
Great tip! look kinda like what Channellock put on there pliers from their pliers from factory!
I inherited alot of snap on and matco from my grandpa,some seen some water damage thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the info very useful
What’s the part number of the snap on bent head with the green handle?
Great information James live in NC lots of humidity great video 👍
Yes sir!! You have to try this, I’m already amazed at how well it’s worked on my road box, so I’m very excited to have realized it would be great on tools
What else can I use as we don’t get thar in South Africa thank you for sharing your wonderful videos
Thank you. I live in the piedmont where humidity is horrible and tools rust for the fun of it.
I use batisol it works great and it non toxic so you don’t have to wear gloves to touch your tools it works on tools knives guns marine it’s really amazing stuff last for years on the tools.
I’m going to do a vintage gray one with hardly any blemishes just a small amount of oxidation and I won’t do penetrol on this one I like the natural old new look and I will do penetrol on a red one the penetrol makes the patina really pop on the red.
I like it
Didn’t know you had a shop that’s awesome I just do all my projects in the garage. I’d love a 2 bay shop in the backyard for the toys. We do a lot of mudding down in Florida so when mudding somethings bound to break. We mess with mostly smaller stuff dirt bikes and side by sides not many big trucks YET.
Well I consider my garage as my shop, as I’ve purchased enough equipment to perform just about all jobs with exception to tires and alignments
Sorry no disrespect by that a garage is a shop but I was thinking you got a place that would be awesome for a dyi guy!
What should I use for an engine I opened up to the bottom end? Wd40 spray?
I’d recommend using aerokroil to prevent flash rusting, then be cover with a towel
Thanks for this post sir
Thanks for the info!!!
Can you use Floetrol Flood? Sinilar but Floetrol is for latex paints and Penetrol is for oil paint. Gallon of Floetrol Flood is $22 on Amazon.
That I not sure about. I purchased the specific brand recommended by the rat rod guys, so I don’t know about any other versions
Should I remove the rust prior to applying this or will it remove the rust during application? I just bought tools for work a few weeks ago and I’m starting to get surface rust on everything in my packout. I’ve ordered silica gel packs for the box but need to remove the rust from the tools since they’re all only a few weeks old
Remove the rust before applying. If you don’t, it will encapsulate the rust, while preventing any further corrosion. The silica works great, but if you experience high humidity, the will become overwhelmed and loose their effectiveness, so I wanted something long-lasting. Several years since I posted this, but everything I’ve coated hasn’t seen any rust.
@@MidwestToolReview ok great thank you!
How about dry time? Do you have to let wrenches hang to dry or just put them back in the holder in the drawer.
I let them dry for about 24h or so, then return them to the tray. From what I can tell, the coating lasts for about a year, depending on how much you use them. If you’re dropping or sliding your tools across the floor, the coating should be applied more frequently. I’d also recommend two coatings but a single coating is fine.
Has anyone tried removing penetrol, using mineral spirits, brake cleaner, heavy degreaser? Any comparable products to penetrol? Fluid film, LPS-3, Sta-Bil, CRC corrosion inhibitor?
I’ve not intentionally tried to remove it, but now that you’ve presented the question, I’ll put a test together. As for a comparable solution; I’m not aware of anything, aside from maybe apply a clear coat to the bare material. This stuff forms a coating which acts like a clear coat. That said, you avoid oily or greasy feeling tools.
Ok perfect, if you have some free time I think people would love to know how to remove penetrol. Just in case you get it on something accidentally. Plus it will give us insight on the durability of the clear coat. Also, do you apply penetrol inside your sockets? Mine always start to rust from the inside.@@MidwestToolReview
Well 👍 done my bro.. liked..
Qs. Do you suggest lightly spraying silicone spray or WD40 on your new metallic tools as a precautionary measure against rusting?
Thank you!! I would suggest Balistol or Kroil opposed to WD40. I’ve not heard anything good about WD40, so stay away from that. Tbh, a light mist of tire shine does just as well, and you drawer has a nice scent..lol, but seriously, tire shine works just as well.
@@MidwestToolReview Have heard good things about coconut oil as a rust protectant for your tools.. have you tried it?
Non chrome sockets is I have to try it
I coated some of my chrome ratchets just to see how it works!! Impacts are a must for this stuff, so please try it; you won’t be disappointed
Hey how did this hold up on your tools. I need to know because I'm battling rusted tools at the moment lol
Many years later and they haven’t rusted. I just bought a new can for all my new parts! I’ll be uploading a new video on that matter very soon!
@MidwestToolReview yes sir!! That's dope man. Thanks for the update man. Just made my decision a little more clear
Everything rust depending on the circumstances
If tools are used often the oil from natural use helps but we all have different atmospheric reactions to our tools depending on several factors .We all have favorite tools that get used more then others lol. Keeping them oiled will prevent rust longer
Most often tools are being used in hands that either contain some skin oil, but mostly moisture from sweat, condensation, etc. The more tools are used, I find that they rust much easier. That said, oil is great but I’d like a little more protection personally.
So did this work as good as you expected? Someone also mentioned using batisol
It did. The tools I use at the salvage yard haven’t rusted. The tool box is keep on my truck looks good. That said, I’d highly recommend
@@MidwestToolReview thanks! I'll order some and give it a go. I keep seeing rust pop up here and there in a new toolbox with half new tools... It's bugging me for sure.
@@MidwestToolReview Have you ever tried Fluid film? I see alot of people use that too. I'm not sure if it dries though.
You got some nice stuff bruh😊
Thank you!! I’ve built my setup not only for my personal needs, but also to share with my audience!
Can you just put some in a cup and dip them in? And maybe wipe them off or what do you think?
Yes, you could do that. The only recommendation I’d have is, use a lint-free towel. The best technique is using a cheap foam paint brush. They are very cheap, but provide a nice lint-free finish. Allow the tool to dry and your all good.
I believe the biggest cause of rust is that using your tool warms the steel up. The heat from your hands raises the temperature causing condensation when it cools. The only tools that don't rust are the ones you don't use in my opinion. I wipe mine with a WD40 soaked rag after cleaning but for my worst rusting stuff like allen sockets, I'll come back 10 minutes later and wipe them again. Seems to help. A friend of mine deposits a brass coating on his with a wire wheel in his bench grinder though that must take ages.
Steel cooling does not attract moisture. You could bake your tools, let them cool, and they'll be bone dry.
Steel being cooler than the air around it attracts moisture. Youve seen this a thousand times, that's why a cold bottle or glass "sweats" when it's exposed to room temperature air.
But that's interesting about applying a brass coating with a wire wheel. Does that actually work?
Salt on your skin and moister in the air
Thanks good video
Glad you liked it
If Dennis Collins uses it I know it’s good
JT.. really? a Wright Tool Decal on your Snap On Tool Box? Wow.. just wow.. hahahaha.. had to say it.. my wife got on my case for putting a MATCO Decal on my U.S. General Five Drawer Cart. It's a tool thing... the spouse's just don't understand.
Haha, yea I know, but Wright Tool has been a great sponsor, and their tools just perform without fail, so I had to rep them..lol.
Mice got into my box and made nests in my bottom 2 draws and pissed on my sockets etc
I use fluid film, i spray the whole tool then i just get my air hose to get in everything. Then i dab up the excess
Silica gel packs
I’m going to put it inside my box
I’ve got a 40
Year old craftsman box I’m going to do 2 coats let first one cure good and do it again
I recommend applying it with a foam brush
hows it holding up?
So far, so good. Several years now with tools exposed to nearly every weather condition here in the rust belt, and the coating hasn’t failed. Hands down, one of the best methods I’ve tried!
@@MidwestToolReview great to hear!
So many of my tools are rusty right now from being in my garage !
You gotta try it and let me know your thoughts!!
I’m on the Gulf of Mexico
I usually just wipe down impact sockets with WD40
WD 40 works excellent for getting rid of surface rust (so does rubbing alcohol, but that also dissolves most paints) but it doesn't prevent rust for long because it will dry up
Put more stickers on it
Just what I was thinking who uses that many rachets
No one. If you’re envious, make an offer and I’d be more than happy to sell you one.
BRO ARE YOU......... THE BIGGEST TOOL POLISHER ON UA-cam ???????????
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@@MidwestToolReview “Tool Polisher” is an old machinists dis for mechanics who don’t work with their tools so they have to polish them. I live on the coast so rust prevention and treatment is critical for my tools.
I spray WD on em
It’s actually linseed oil with mineral spirits in it
i mix trans fluid and kerosene and wipe all my tools.
I am 65 and from my experience Snap on is over priced over rated and not at all what it is made out to be. The reason so many people have it is the fact they can buy it on time.
I’d agree that Snap-on had many over-priced products, but it’s because they manufacture reliable products that out-perform their competitors, is why they can charge what they do. The old adage that a lifetime warranty is king, is nothing more than a fallacy, because everyone offers the same protections. In general, Snap-on is king and the people appoint their king, so let’s see which company will challenge the throne..!
Bro.. clean your box up before shooting a vid lol. Jk I use to be a snapon sales assistant and any mechanic that was worth going to’s toolbox looks exactly like this.
Just use them
China tool rust on the way to the states
China tools rust after removing them from the mill/lathe
Impact tools don’t rust 😊
Have you ever seen a snap-on socket set
That's alot of same ratchets . With lifetime warranty all you need it one of each
Yea until that one wrench breaks and you’re out of time to get it replaced. Anyone who’s ever turned a wrench knows you never have one of anything, and that’s especially true for tools that are highly used or critical to your work
You talk waaaaayyy too much, get to the point!!!!
Appreciate the feedback