How to Loosen Rusty Metal

When you have to disassemble a piece of machinery as part of a project, you may run across stuck nuts and bolts. As metal is exposed to the elements, it oxidizes or rusts. This rust can cause metal parts to bond together. Luckily, there are solutions manufactured specifically for breaking down the rust between parts. Products like PB Blaster, Rust Reaper and Royal Purple are penetrating lubricant sprays that, when left on stuck parts for a short period, can make them easier to separate.

Things You'll Need

• Penetrating lubricant spray
• Adjustable wrench
• Rag

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Soak thoroughly, with the penetrating spray, the nut, bolt or other rusted part you would like to unstick.

   • 2

     Wait 10 minutes for the solution to work itself into the rusted metal part.

   • 3

     Grasp the stuck nut, bolt or other rusted metal piece and loosen it, using an adjustable wrench.

   • 4

     Clean excess lubricant from your hands and tools with a rag.