How To Fix Rusty Nuts and Bolts With WD-40?
Whether you are a first-time DIYer or an experienced handyman, you will have to deal with rusted nuts and bolts. Nuts and bolts usually corrode together. Sometimes, they are stuck in place and can’t even be moved.
If you live in a humid climate or if you have damp in your walls, the problem will be aggravated even further.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. This guide will explain how to remove rusted bolts in detail.
Things you will need
Propane torch or a source of heat
Metal brush or a standard brush
Vice grip
Hollow tube about two feet long
Step 1
Spray WD-40 on the rusted nuts and bolts
Around the rusted nuts and bolts, spray WD-40. Let the oil soak in for ten minutes. Insert the wrench in the hollow tube, and put the head of the wrench around the rusted nuts and bolts, giving you a longer wrench to apply more pressure. Replace the hollow tube wrench with a vice grip if the head of the nail is damaged and the box end wrench does not work.
Step 2
Use WD-40 and a hammer on rusted nuts and bolts
Remove as much rust as you can with a metal brush or a normal brush. Wrap a thread around the bolt and spray some WD-40 on it until it is completely saturated. Let it sit for 30 minutes. You can try unscrewing the bolt by striking the rusty with a hammer. Try unscrewing the bolt with a wrench.
Step 3
Use only a propane torch on the rusted nuts and bolts
Use a propane torch to heat the rusty bolts and nuts by keeping the flame an inch or an inch and a half away from the head of the bolt. Heat the bolt for 15 – 20 seconds, then heat the nut similarly. Alternate between the nut and bolt for about 2 minutes, then attempt to unscrew the bolt with your wrench. Heat should remove the corrosion causing the nail to stick.
Final Word
If you have followed the above steps carefully, the process should have ended at this point. Using the right product is the most important part of loosening rusted nuts and screws. WD-40 is a product that can be used to save nuts and screws as well as loosen them. The right product will enable you to loosen all kinds of rusty nuts and screws, and you will be able to use them again since they will not be damaged in the process.
Disclaimer
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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