Don't throw away those rusty bolts!

"Arben72" (arben72) 06/12/2015 at 17:50 • Filed to: Oppo PSA

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Or even bigger rusty junk. Throw it in vinegar over night first, then wipe it down with a rag.

It turned my terrible exhaust bolts and nuts into nearly new. Now will this work with your rusty project car? Get a pool full of vinegar and find out!

Just thought you guys might have been interested in this info after finding out a couple of my friends didn't know this.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Arben72 06/12/2015 at 17:54

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Unless they’re torque to yield bolts, or are actually damaged.

MonkeePuzzle > Arben72 06/12/2015 at 17:55

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unless the threads are trashed, these appear to be a little rounded here

MonkeePuzzle > Arben72 06/12/2015 at 17:55

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washed washer, nice

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Arben72 06/12/2015 at 18:00

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I use it for smaller things, like license plate bolts, and seat screws. I’ll try it out with some bigger stuff.

Slave2anMG > Arben72 06/12/2015 at 18:07

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I have a British car. I’m gonna need a LOT of vinegar.

Arben72 > MonkeePuzzle 06/12/2015 at 18:22

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Thanks for noticing, because I didn't.... Oops.

desertdog5051 > Arben72 06/12/2015 at 18:26

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So, you re-use your dental floss, too? Most bolts are meant for a one-time use. Torqued properly they are not suitable for re-use. If you are just holding the gate out front from flopping, that is fine.

Arben72 > desertdog5051 06/12/2015 at 18:43

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Exhaust bolts are perfectly fine for reuse. Most bolts aren't torque to yield. I have no issue spending money where it's needed. This is more for asthetic reasons then an actual function. Obviously the exhaust bolts will just rust again, but for something like interior bolts, this works wonderfully to give it back a new shine.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Arben72 06/12/2015 at 23:30

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Will it work for a project car? That’s gonna take a lot of vinegar... :P