Tools -packing/cleaning
 

Sorry guys, yet another question!!!!

OH has £thousands worth of tools we want to ship over (saws, spanners, toolboxes, socket sets etc) some of which are really oily (OH works as a hydraulic engineer) and he could do with keeping these things for around the house and also at work. He has washed all said oily items but cannot get them "sparkly" clean - anyone have any ideas what cleaning product we can use and also if not, will slightly dirty power tools/tools in general cause a problem with customs? Nothing has soil/grass or anything, just a bit of oil!!!

Thanks again.

Fiona

Re: Tools -packing/cleaning
 

Give them a fine coating of WD-40 spray or similar. That should prevent rust and keep them lubricated.

I brought over several toolboxes and a couple of patrol boxes too......... I had to send the padlock keys down to Fremantle Port to the shipping agent's office......... but i don't think customs even opened them?

Re: Tools -packing/cleaning
 

You used to be able to get a degreaser called 'Gunk' for engines etc - though I remember that it was better if the engine was warm when you applied it - so I don't know how it will work on tools. It was GREAT stuff.

I beleive Gunk is still available from Halfords, Motor Factors, etc.

Sorry don't know how clean they must be - I'm just about to post a thread about wood.


Sorry - just read that you are in Italy - probably Gunk and Halfords don't mean a lot there

Re: Tools -packing/cleaning
 

oh says try a fixed bench grinder (available at screwfix £20, catalogue number : 26124-87) and change a one of the stones to a wire brush wheel (available at screwfix £8.99 catalogue number : 16695-87). We used this to clean many drills/ drill bits / spanners which were absolutely filthyetc as hubby is a spark and then spray them all with WD40, worth the extra cost and the time rather than getting charged by customs.

hope this all helps, good luck with the move

Re: Tools -packing/cleaning
 

I clean my stuff pretty well, but don't think it was looked at. I think its a bit hit and miss even with stuff like bikes etc.

The main concern I think is that seeds etc could be stuck in the grease.