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Alternative to Kroil?

Posted By: Moosetrot

Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 02:05 AM

I have used Kroil for cleaning the rust off of antique axe heads, knives, tools, and the occasional rusted bolt for many years. It's "pickin' season" again and I have more stuff to clean up. Figured my cans of Kroil were getting to the point I ought to get some more...until I priced it.

Does anyone have recommendations on other products I can use that may be as good as Kroil? I normally use 0000 steel wool and it has worked great. I still have a badly arthritic wrist and can't do a lot of things but I can hopefully get a few things cleaned up to sell.

Thanks!

Moosetrot
Posted By: 52Carl

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 02:11 AM

Buy more Kroil and raise you prices on what you sell. I haven't found anything as good, let alone better and less expensive.
Posted By: mississippiposse

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 02:18 AM

Kroil is the best I ever used
Posted By: eedup

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 02:23 AM

Gonna try evapo-rust...Friend just showed me stuff he cleaned up with it ...unreal
Posted By: eedup

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 02:23 AM

Fyi love the Kroil and use lots of it.
Posted By: Owen

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 02:36 AM

Try a 50/50 mix of Acetone/ATF Fluid. Generic kroil oil.
Posted By: Moosetrot

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 02:40 AM

I don't clean stuff down to bare metal, just clean it up, leaving the patina that collectors like. If they want to take it to bare metal, that's up to them. I have heard about how good Evapo Rust does, but it would not serve my purpose.

Moosetrot
Posted By: the Blak Spot

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 03:29 AM

Free-all
Posted By: eedup

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 03:29 AM

Gotcha, yeah patina=$ . Got some rusted tools I want to try first vise grips, adjustable wrenches etc.
Posted By: MnJag

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 03:34 AM

My buddy was telling me how great this stuff was. I tried to get some from midway but they are sold out other than a gallon which is way more than I need.
Posted By: GUK

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by Owen
Try a 50/50 mix of Acetone/ATF Fluid. Generic kroil oil.

X2 cheap and easy
Posted By: 330-Trapper

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 03:48 AM

I use a soft brass wheel on my grinder to take rust off while leaving patina
Break free to free up stuff first
Posted By: Moosetrot

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by GUK
Originally Posted by Owen
Try a 50/50 mix of Acetone/ATF Fluid. Generic kroil oil.

X2 cheap and easy


May as well ask instead of making a mess...can I put this concoction in a spray bottle or will it eat it?

Thanks!

Moosetrot
Posted By: Bob

Re: Alternative to Kroil? - 04/27/22 03:53 AM

What about electrolysis? Removes the rust, leaves the patina
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