Rusty garden tools,how do i get the rust off of them and keep it off?

I have several garden tools that have rust on them for many years.how do i remove the rust and keep them rust free?

Rusty garden tools,how do i get the rust off of them and keep it off?
Well, since you didn't say how rusty they really are, there are several methods. For heavy rust, mechanically cleaning with a power wire brush might be necessary or a hand powered wire brush which is much more work. There are several products that will remove rust, one being Naval Jelly. You just spread it on and wait - follow the directions on the bottle. Iron Out is another product. Your local hardware store or auto parts store may have other products that do the same thing.

After all the rust is removed, the tools must be cleaned, dried, and then sprayed with a rust prevention product like WD-40.

Otherwise a good paint job is required but paint wears off with each use.

Good luck.
Reply:It's nice to know that a guy can help a woman out.There's not too many of the good ones left. Report It
Reply:Another cheap way to remove and prevent rust is to get a 5 gallon bucket fill it with 3.5 gallons of playground sound, and a couple of quarts of used motor oil. After using your tools just plunge them into the oily sand. The sand scrubs off the rust, and the oil prevents the rust from forming. Report It
Reply:clean the tools- use a wire brush- remove the rust- spray paint and store in a dry place.... if you use the tools often then it's ok for them to look rusty ___ that's normal with use ....
Reply:Why worry about rust on garden tools? I wouldn’t think about wasting your time on something you’re just going to go out and stick in the dirt :)) All my rakes and shovels have rust on them.
Reply:Take them down to the Creek and in the sand bar run them in and out till they come clean and shiny. Then Spray or apply oil to keep them shiny however they will collect dust and dirt which with your next use will remove easliy enough and be shinny again. There are solvents you could use instead of Sand but Sand and water is cheap if its available.
Reply:I'm not sure how to remove rust, perhaps someone else can answer that. But to keep garden tools rust free, use a bucket or larger storage tub (depending on number %26amp; size of tools you have) and fill it with sand, mixing in some motor oil. When you finish using a tool, wipe off dirt %26amp; moisture with a rag, then store metal end down in the sand mix. Store the tool bucket inside in a garage, storage room, or basement, etc.