What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts?

Doug Domm · 01-03-2011, 10:50 PM

I need to move some blocks, heads, and misc. other parts to cold storage. This is VERY COLD storage as in Saskatchewan winters. What works best for you? I once had some spray stuff that had a reddish color to it that worked very well, I applied it probably more than 10 years ago and those blocks still look like the day it was applied. For the life of me I can't recall what this stuff was. Must be that old timers syndrome. Doug Domm

Kegracing · 01-03-2011, 11:43 PM

Doug,

Not sure exactly what you are looking for... as for grease, I have found that motorcycle chain lube works very well. Is made to cling, and not sling off... this keeps if from running and dripping off as bad. Comes in aerosol cans... spray it on, and wipe on as needed, wrap and store.

If you are looking more to a paint, then Glyptol (spelling?) paint works great. It is usually a dark red - primer red color. Used in the electric motor field. Lots of people use it to paint the inside of blocks, etc.

Good luck,

Ken

Doug Domm · 01-04-2011, 12:38 AM

I'm thinking more in the way of an oil or grease product to protect machined surfaces that can be washed off later so the blocks and heads can be painted after assembly.

Joe Martens · 01-04-2011, 01:47 AM

Doug, I know what you are talking about, but can't think of the name. I've seen people spray it on bumpers and aluminum wheels during the winter. I will find out what it is.

cad · 01-04-2011, 06:27 AM

Is it Cosmoline you're after?
http://www.cosmolinedirect.com/?gcli...FQxl7AodZ04WpQ

Phil Veldheer Racing · 01-04-2011, 06:43 AM

http://www.moldmoreparts.com/A677txt.htm

I recommend and use this product,

Phil

Jim Kaekel · 01-04-2011, 10:03 AM

Valco Gel Lube works well also.

http://www.valco-cp.com/GelLube.htm

Greg Barsamian · 01-04-2011, 10:36 AM

We used to use a product called "Ruslick" however our lubricant supplier discontinued it due to it's contents.

We now use a product called "Anticort" SV95 X 5 gallon pail.
by Fuchs Lubricants
17050 Lathrop Ave
Harvey ILL 60426 USA
(708) 333-8900
www.Fuchs.com

Joe Martens · 01-04-2011, 12:51 PM

Yes, cosmoline is what I was thinking of.

01-03-2011, 10:50 PM	#1
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 251 Likes: 29 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? I need to move some blocks, heads, and misc. other parts to cold storage. This is VERY COLD storage as in Saskatchewan winters. What works best for you? I once had some spray stuff that had a reddish color to it that worked very well, I applied it probably more than 10 years ago and those blocks still look like the day it was applied. For the life of me I can't recall what this stuff was. Must be that old timers syndrome. Doug Domm

01-03-2011, 11:43 PM	#2
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? Doug, Not sure exactly what you are looking for... as for grease, I have found that motorcycle chain lube works very well. Is made to cling, and not sling off... this keeps if from running and dripping off as bad. Comes in aerosol cans... spray it on, and wipe on as needed, wrap and store. If you are looking more to a paint, then Glyptol (spelling?) paint works great. It is usually a dark red - primer red color. Used in the electric motor field. Lots of people use it to paint the inside of blocks, etc. Good luck, Ken

01-04-2011, 12:38 AM	#3
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 251 Likes: 29 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? I'm thinking more in the way of an oil or grease product to protect machined surfaces that can be washed off later so the blocks and heads can be painted after assembly.

01-04-2011, 01:47 AM	#4
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 787 Likes: 627 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? Doug, I know what you are talking about, but can't think of the name. I've seen people spray it on bumpers and aluminum wheels during the winter. I will find out what it is. __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

01-04-2011, 06:27 AM	#5
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? Is it Cosmoline you're after? http://www.cosmolinedirect.com/?gcli...FQxl7AodZ04WpQ

01-04-2011, 06:43 AM	#6
Phil Veldheer Racing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Holland, MICHIGAN Posts: 155 Likes: 43 Liked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? http://www.moldmoreparts.com/A677txt.htm I recommend and use this product, Phil __________________ PHIL VELDHEER 3455 STK IHRA WORLD Record Holder 2007-08-09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16

01-04-2011, 10:03 AM	#7
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,227 Likes: 133 Liked 530 Times in 108 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? Valco Gel Lube works well also. http://www.valco-cp.com/GelLube.htm __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

01-04-2011, 10:36 AM	#8
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,400 Likes: 714 Liked 416 Times in 96 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? We used to use a product called "Ruslick" however our lubricant supplier discontinued it due to it's contents. We now use a product called "Anticort" SV95 X 5 gallon pail. by Fuchs Lubricants 17050 Lathrop Ave Harvey ILL 60426 USA (708) 333-8900 www.Fuchs.com

01-04-2011, 12:51 PM	#9
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 787 Likes: 627 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: What do YOU use to keep rust off stored parts? Yes, cosmoline is what I was thinking of. __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969