how to keep unpainted steel from rusting

[new welder guy]

im looking for ways to store a set of cam shaft and a couple crank shaft so they will not rust.the only idea i have is to whip like axle grease or other thich grease all over then and put them in a box lined with bags to hold in the thich grease is there any other idea how to store parts like cam shaft and crankshaft or what not. i understand they are harden steel but they would be the same as store mild steel right? also parts like that cant be painted so dont even say that :D

[usmcpop]

LPS-3 is one thing you might try: http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/corrosion_pg/LPS3.html

Another is Fluid Film, available from John Deere dealers as I understand. http://www.fluid-film.com/

[Hot Fingers]

Boeshield is another good choice for rust prevention.

[whateg0]

Unless you are storing them in the rain, I would think that even a coating of motor oil would fend off moisture for quite a while. Gear lube is pretty sticky but would still be easier to clean off than axle grease. It's also easy to find, though a JD dealer can't be too far away either.

That Boeshield looks a little pricey!

Dave

[usmcpop]

I didn't make those recommendations lightly.

[mhttruking]

I would recomend using Cosmoline.

[JoeS]

simple motor oil/gear oil would be fine, if you are bagging the parts and storing them in a semi-controlled enviroment. For longer term, coat the critical areas with something like wheel bearing grease before bagging.

[metarinka]

we used to store parts in alcohol, or paint thinner. Just let them sit submerged in a sealed jar.

[whateg0]

we used to store parts in alcohol, or paint thinner. Just let them sit submerged in a sealed jar.

a crank and a cam would require a pretty big jar. ;)

Dave

[Ohio Mike]

I've used LPS-3 and really liked it and the spray application is handy. How does Fluid Film compare?

[usmcpop]

I haven't used Fluid Film but it looks very promising from what I've seen. It's lanolin-based. Ever see a rusty sheep?

[Zrexxer]

Ever see a rusty sheep?

Yep.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2058979721_5f8be51922.jpg

[dakkasnik]

Zrexxer....your a smart a$$!

I like ya already!


Ol' Dakk'

[hankj]

Z,

Been over to Hotfoots?:p

Hank

[Zrexxer]

Zrexxer....your a smart a$$!
Dakk, like I always say - better than a dumb a$$ :D

[usmcpop]

Some oils, like some ATF and air tool oil, are specifically formulated with anti-corrosion additives. You can also get special vapor paper and plastic bags that will not allow water vapor to pass.

[new welder guy]

thanks for all the input :eek: if there is anymore ideas keep them coming so far i like usm's ideas alot he really seems to know is ****

[usmcpop]

Whatever you do, make sure there are no fingerprints on the metal. Warm it up to the point where there's no moisture on it. Then slather on whatever it is you choose for a rust preventative. Good luck.

[new welder guy]

thank for saying that i would have never though about that

[ouachita]

you might talk to an auto parts store and see what they have

[danase]

I would recomend using Cosmoline.

That's what we used when I used to work for a custom boat trailer builder. When we close for a long weekend or holiday we'd spray it all over the trailer that were built but not painted yet.