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mic808

Help with Rust
« on: July 24, 2014, 07:13:41 PM »
Hello everyone, im need you guys help/ideas on how to keep your reloading dies from rust. maybe some preventive measure to keep it nice and rust free. thanks
 
sorry not sure if this is the right area to post this question.
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mic808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2014, 07:20:51 PM »
i just recently cleaned it and polish using the dremel with polishing compound, but after 3-4 days it start to rust again.
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dustoff003

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2014, 07:36:31 PM »
Get a dehumidifier. Store in an airtight vessel with desiccant.
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BLKDRGN

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2014, 08:29:17 PM »
Besides dehumidifiers I'm trying these. I figure it wouldn't hurt. They got all different styles and sizes.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002YQ4US6/?tag=2ahawaii-20
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Lihikai

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2014, 09:13:56 PM »
when i get a new set of dies i apply paste wax with the toothbrush and store the dies in their factory boxes arranged in a plastic box.  so far no rust problems.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/SC-Johnson-16-oz-Fine-Paste-Wood-Wax-00203/100154748
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mic808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2014, 09:25:12 PM »
thanks lihikai, i will try that.i wil remove those rust and polish again then add those wax to store them
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Hi state

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2014, 06:55:21 AM »
I try to remember to wipe them down with a light coat of oil after using them as I'm to lazy to remove all my dies from my press
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Jl808

Help with Rust
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2014, 07:01:19 AM »
Do you have your reloading equipment in a room with lots of moisture?  Are you able to move them to another place with less moisture exposure? 
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mic808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2014, 08:29:42 AM »
JI808, i live close to the beach by ewa maybe 3-4 houses. and my reloading equiptment is located outside. i also search from the net, and they are using motor oil to keep them from rusting.
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Jl808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2014, 08:53:12 AM »
Ouch. That's gonna expose it to salt right there. Do you think you can move it indoors?
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mic808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2014, 09:48:49 AM »
i will try if i have enough room. we might move to waialae in 2 months. hope i have better moisture problem in there. for now i might polish it and store it on a tight container if not using it
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Hi state

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2014, 12:47:35 PM »
I live a cross from the ocean too and my presses are in my garage. wiping them down with a light coat of oil and covering my presses with an old bed sheet works pretty well.
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mic808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2014, 11:37:24 AM »
i got the solution to my problem. i did cleaned my die set after reloading and add light coat of brake fluid and add 2 desiccant, solved that rusting issue
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paulb3

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2014, 08:50:24 AM »
Brake fluid works?  I thought it was hydroscopic.  Unless you using DOT 5 which is silicone based.
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mic808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2014, 11:34:13 AM »
i did used light coat of dot 3 preston brake fluid. but i might try that dot 5 to see
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mic808

Re: Help with Rust
« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2014, 12:01:23 PM »
some people said wd40 is better than brake fluid. so im going to try it too
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