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Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:37 pm
by SevenSixTwo
What measures can one to take to prevent reloading dies and associated equipment corroding (which I assume they will if not protected)? My garage doesn't seem like an ideal environment for these things...
Re: Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:49 pm
by BamBam
ACF-50
Amazing stuff.
Re: Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:51 pm
by Egg on Leggs1
ACF 50 is amazing.
Re: Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:55 pm
by Demonic69
Is it really that good? Seems too good to be true, I need some! Where can I get it?
Re: Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:25 pm
by dromia
Alox.
Re: Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:43 pm
by BamBam
Demonic69 wrote:Is it really that good? Seems too good to be true, I need some! Where can I get it?
I got it from Motorbike stockist M&P, ebay seems a good bet. A can will be around £16.
Re: Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:58 pm
by SevenSixTwo
Seems expensive. Do you wipe the chamber of the die before use or just crack on?
What about airtight containers with a desiccant?
Re: Rust
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:17 pm
by rox
Warm dry storage is a good start. My gunroom shares space with a computer rack, which keeps the temperature fairly consistent (helpful for consistent readings from digital balances too). I make-up dessicant bags (using dessicant that can be regenerated) for tool and die storage.
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Re: Rust
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 7:57 am
by Lex
I use a very thin layer of Ballistol.
Re: Rust
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 8:31 am
by Gundoc
Acf50 is great, more for long term storage I would say as it leaves a residue.
I used to spray all the exposed bits of my bike in winter. Leave it on all winter then clean it off in spring.
No corrosion, just shiny metal bits. Even on fork stanchions.