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Rusted bolts and screws: 3 Professional tips to remove them

Use these professional tips to remove rusted bolts and screws No matter which removal method you use to remove rusted bolts and screws, the job always starts by soaking the fastener in a rust penetrant. No, I didn’t say WD-40; that’s not a rust penetrant; it’s just a general-purpose lubricant. Instead of WD-40, I recommend PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench. Pro Tip #1 Crack the rust before you apply rust penetrant Rust penetrant helps dissolve some of the rust, and it wicks deep into the threads to provide lubrication. But … Read More