Official thread of parts for sale w/ridiculous prices?

mulberryworks said:
Thanks for this info. I know there are a lot of steps and strong chemicals involved but it might be a satisfying winter project. Not this winter as I'm packing to move back to Austin this spring. My tools are pretty rough, but I'll keep them with the car as they have been for the last 53 years. Just not in the tool tray though... View attachment 196678
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Cried for no one

No sign of rust behind the tears, Cried for no one, A tool that should have lasted years My Heyco tools in the E24 had corroded to a sad state, too sad to post, while the E9 tools are perfect. I thought humidity did a number on the E24 Heycos because the car sits sometimes in the rain, and even...
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Erik opened my eyes to that stuff possibly being foam decomposing and not corrosion. Worth a shot.
 
Sometimes RUST911 or even vinegar (or other chemistry) can remove surface rust well enough. Than some wax or oil be used to protect against oxidation.

An example: citric acid it not eating the chrome (but zinc plating).

As some have mentioned, the best way to protect tools (and the tool tray) is to keep them at home under the blanket.
 
Krzysztof said:
Sometimes RUST911 or even vinegar (or other chemistry) can remove surface rust well enough. Than some wax or oil be used to protect against oxidation.

An example: citric acid it not eating the chrome (but zinc plating).

As some have mentioned, the best way to protect tools (and the tool tray) is to keep them at home under the blanket.
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Yes, I've had good results with the acid-free, water-based rust removers that draw the rust away or lift it from the metal. This process is generally accomplished through chelation. There are commercial brands such as Evapo-Rust, but also less expensive versions from Amazon or ebay that work just as well. Once done, the process also tends to protect the steel for a while. It does turn clean steel a bit dark, but for most things, that doesn't matter. I'll have to pull the tools out of storage to closely examine their condition but that will have to wait until after my move to Austin. For protecting tools that I've derusted, I've been very happy with Boeshield T-9. It leaves a coating of wax-like substance that doesn't transfer and is long lasting. Not cheap, but a little goes a long way. However, OEM BMW tools should be chromed, for originality and longevity, if possible.
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Boeshield T-9® | Corrosion Protection and Waterproof Lubrication

A multipurpose spray that provides superior corrosion protection, waterproof lubrication, and moisture displacement. Developed by the Boeing Company.
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