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Questions tagged [rust-proofing]

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How to prevent bolts from rusting and sticking in the toilet tank?

Inspired by this problem. If I somehow succeed in removing the rusted bolts and replace them with new ones, how can I prevent the new bolts from rusting and getting stuck too? (Other than removing the tank every x months/years just to clean the…
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How can I repair rust damage on a steel shed?

I have a shed in my backyard that came with the house. It's made out of what I presume is steel sheet metal. Overall it's in good shape, but there is some rust damage on one side that is getting worse, to the point where the sprinklers and rain…
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How do I rust-proof a metal pole?

I have a steel pole holding up part of my house. It is bolted to concrete footings. I am about to build a deck around but would like to rust-proof the bottom before I do this to prevent any future issues. Given that the bottom 30cm will not be…
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Rust at welded steel beam joint

My house has a 20 ft long steel beam running across the entry way with two i-beams for supports. The supports are welded to a base plate at the ground. The joints have quite a bit of rust on them. I've used a medium wire brush to scrape some of it…
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Rust at Bottom of Support Column

I'm just wondering how serious this is and also what are my options for fixing it? Best solution would be to replace the plates and column. How much work (cost) is that?
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How should I protect the metal of a power rack that's kept outdoors?

I plan on building a power rack for my home gym and was wondering what kind of metal/coating I should use when building it since it will be stored outdoors. Most commercial power racks are built using mild steel and are coated with paint to protect…
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How to protect exterior galvanized flashing?

With ships, they'll bolt zinc blocks on, can I "re-galvanize" metal? I ask as I have some flashing that was likely installed in 1938. It was galvanized and is in reasonably good shape. But replacing it would be very expensive and hard, as it laps…
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How do I repair a garage door with a rusty bottom?

Was looking at my garage door as I pulled into home yesterday and noticed that the bottom panel is starting to rust slightly at the bottom. The rust looks like a small mountain range from one side to the other. My question is: What is the best way…
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Should Chromium-Vanadium (Cr-V) sockets be stored lubricated?

I just ordered the TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Deep 6-Point Impact Socket Set, 37-Piece (1/4-1 in, 6-24 mm) on Amazon, it was delivered with each socket heavily lubricated (with what looks like oil). There was a cardboard piece in between both ends of the…
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How to prevent rebar from rusting in the ground?

I am building a wall with rebar, cinder blocks, and rebar, as I've seen in many YouTube videos. ________||_ ___________ ___________ _____ | || | | | | <--cinder blocks |________||_|___________|___________|_____| | …
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rust-proof solution for attaching 2x4 to 4x4?

What screws can I use to securely attach a 2"x4" to a 4"x4" treated lumber? The solution would need to be rust-proof. I recently used a structure similar to the image below for a small fence, but some of the screws are completely full of rust, due…
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How to repair (and is it worth the trouble to) a rusty dishwasher rack?

I've seen a couple of solutions: Dishwasher paint, like Uber Goop Silicon Vinyl paint But some reviews of some of the "paint" products say it doesn't last long. If this is only a temporary repair it might be best just to get another rack for $100…
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Should I remove rust from my gas meter?

My home is about 8 years old. Despite being painted, my external gas meter has rust at every thread/joint location. The rusting is mainly on the pipe threads. I'm afraid this could eventually lead to leaks. I have several questions: Is this a…
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What kind of grease can be used on outdoor screws to avoid rust

I have fixed some screws outside to mount a house number onto masonry. I feel like I should probably apply some sort of grease or water repellent to avoid rust as they will be exposed to rain frequently. What kind of grease should I smear over them…
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Will galvanized metal conduit balusters resist rust?

I'd like to use galvanized metal conduit as deck balusters with pressure-treated lumber. Will the bare metal resist rust? If not, is there an inexpensive way to improve its rust resistance?
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