Best rust/frozen bolt fixer concoction

[Pick]

Aircraft Spruce is local to me.....sorry. MSC and Grainger both carry it as well, but here again, they have retail stores that are fairly close to my location. Gunsmithing suppliers, aircraft maintenance suppliers, machine tool suppliers, etc. are all good possibilities to check in your area.

Privately-owned Napa stores, or other non-corporate-owned auto parts stores in some areas carry it as well.

I hope that helps.

[sir_talk_alot]

any hunting store like a gander mountain, academy, something along those lines.

[Earl Junior]

The local NAPA store carries Kroil. I've not found it to be that superior to PB Blaster. But, I've also got a torch and not a whole lot of patience.

[83gmc4x4]

PB Blaster, Deep Kreep, Kroil work good. Zep Oil is by far my favorite though. It kind of hard to find.

[propanemudtruck]

Originally Posted by Willys47

Heat / torch works very well just use it safely

On nuts and bolts that are really rusty, heat the nut to the warm red glow and use some wax to quench - it'll shock it loose like water and lube the threads to back it off.

And if it ain't broke, get a bigger hammer!

[ffk]

go to a chevy dealer and buy a can of there penetrating oil ..its the best..been using it since 1977 ...

[fine69]

Kroil hands down.

I cant buy it local anywhere. I just order it from the maker.

Expensive. But worth much more than it costs.

[grace72]

70% atf /30% acitone. old family drew. works better than anything sold!!!!

[bollybib]

I've tried most of these. I didn't know about atf/acetone until recently. It works the best and the cost is low.


Taken from Overdrive Hot Rod News, January 2012

[splehigh]

My neighbor uses Seafoam Deep Creep and says it works better than PB Blaster or anything. Its expensive though. About $10 a can I think.

http://www.seafoamsales.com/deep-creep.html

[Beat68CST]

Anyone ever use S'ok? Came in a green can.

We used to use that back in the day, haven't seen it in a long time though.

[hjewell2]

Originally Posted by hounddogs!

Kroil products. Every one of our maintenance guys has 1-2 cans on his tool cart.

never heard of it, where do you get it.

[Tkmadone]

I like the CRC penetrating oil. I think it's caller Knocker Loose or something silly like that.

[BMERDOC]

All good info but...When loosening the bolts do yourself a favor and clean off the exposed threads. Tighten the nut and clean some more. Wedging that crud between the nut and bolt can almost always guarantee a broken bolt.

[rpatowers]

I like Kroil.

For you folks that shoot, Kroil is an excellent bore cleaner when you use molly coated bullets. It gets under the carbon in the barrel and lifts it off.

A little off subject but maybe it will be of interest to some of you.

[camrycurt]

Originally Posted by grace72

70% atf /30% acitone. old family drew. works better than anything sold!!!!

Originally Posted by bollybib

I've tried most of these. I didn't know about atf/acetone until recently. It works the best and the cost is low.

I've been wanting to try this and am glad to hear it works. bollybib, did you use a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone?

And what do you use to apply it? Is the mixture thick enough that you have to use an oilcan of some sort or can you put it in a spray bottle and squirt it on?

Thanks for the help, guys!

[bollybib]

I poured approximately equal quantities of atf and acetone into a small paper cup and then poured it on the part. You could use a qtip or maybe fill a small spray bottle to get it into awkward spaces. It penetrates like mad that's what I liked.

[Redline novdog]

I got a tip from an employee at 'Big Yellow' of a test they ran on three penetrating oils and a mix.I believe this was WD40,Kroil,and one I can't remember.The mix was one part Acetone,one part automatic trans fluid.This 50/50 mix beat them all.I have no experience with this so if anyone gives it a go or if I get a chance,post up

[no moa]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I've just always used PB blaster since I found it. Spray on top and under a day or so ahead of time then again just before trying. If they're hard to get off after that I try heat if I have it...if not, I use an impact gun and wring them off (break the bolt) or use a breaker bar with a cheater if no air...

x2 Best stuff i've ever used!

[67lowered]

I've used kroil for years. It is kinda red looking and stinks, maybe its atf and acetone? have to try that mix when I run outta the kroil.

[Dunenutt]

Originally Posted by Beat68CST

Anyone ever use S'ok? Came in a green can.

We used to use that back in the day, haven't seen it in a long time though.

20 years of working on industrial pumps for a living, I have been through hundreds of cases of the stuff. Works great, and smells good too! You have to get it at a bulk oil dist. though.

[brans72]

I vote for torch if you have one handy, otherwise PB blaster is good choice but lately I have beeing using In-Force from BG course I get it from my work and I think it is way better then PB blaster.

[b a king]

Originally Posted by grace72

70% atf /30% acitone. old family drew. works better than anything sold!!!!

been useing this for years. got a little trigger type oil gun can squirt this stuf full length of of truck....if i want to. for me,works better than all others

[MikeyMan]

Originally Posted by Pick

I'm partial to Kroil as well.

I just did a quick search and found this:

http://www.kanolabs.com/google/

2 cans for 12 dollars seems like a deal to me........and WELL worth it.

Eastwood, Aircraft Spruce, and Wicks Aircraft Supply (among others) also sell it.

Hey Pick, Thanks for that link!

I went to their site and ordered the 2 can google special. They arrived yesterday.

[Pick]

You're welcome! I'm glad you got it!