Restoring tool kit
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Restoring tool kit
My car came with a full set of tools in the kit tray, but they are kind of corroded. Not rust, just a dull, powdery looking patina. Does it make any sense to restore them back to new looking and, if so, what is the best process/product for this?
The kit tray itself is warped. It can be fastened into place, but this requires some effort. Should I just live with this or try to find a new tray? If the latter, any tips on how to remove and salvage the dark brown carpeting now glued to it and reattaching on a new tray?
Many thanks!
Brad
The kit tray itself is warped. It can be fastened into place, but this requires some effort. Should I just live with this or try to find a new tray? If the latter, any tips on how to remove and salvage the dark brown carpeting now glued to it and reattaching on a new tray?
Many thanks!
Brad
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you might consider buying a newer set of tools from 928 INTL at the half price sale starts in a few weeks,
then sell your old set.
Alternate soak the tools you have in WD40 then rub them with a micro fiber cloth this will remove the corrosion and add a layer of protection
NOTE the trays dont usually warp maybe your not fitting it correctly, post a picture of the tray.
NOTE its possible to remove the carpet wash it in cold water then use Weldwood cement and staples to fasten it to another tray
then sell your old set.
Alternate soak the tools you have in WD40 then rub them with a micro fiber cloth this will remove the corrosion and add a layer of protection
NOTE the trays dont usually warp maybe your not fitting it correctly, post a picture of the tray.
NOTE its possible to remove the carpet wash it in cold water then use Weldwood cement and staples to fasten it to another tray
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I'd try some gentle overall heat and weights applied to the panel to try to straighten it out first.
Try just polishing up the tool surfaces with a gently abrasive wheel (non-metallic to start) - this often works quite well on surface dullness - and slightly more aggressive wheels can work on what look like quite oxidized surfaces.
Alan
Try just polishing up the tool surfaces with a gently abrasive wheel (non-metallic to start) - this often works quite well on surface dullness - and slightly more aggressive wheels can work on what look like quite oxidized surfaces.
Alan
