Preventing Rust On Cast Iron

[72VETTE454]

This may really sound basic :eyerole , but here goes. I've got a set of cast iron cylinder heads and an intake manifold that I will put on a shelf for storage. I want to put something on them to prevent rust from forming. I was thinking of just spraying WD-40 on them, but it seems to me that there should be something more "hi-tech" than that . What have others used?

 

[81 Corvette]

I'm not sure what to put on them, but most parts from teh factory are wrapped in plastic, with an oily film on them.

 

[George Black]

Contact Eastwood; 1-800-345-1178. They will know if anyone does! www.eastwoood.com I have been pleased with all their products. I know that they make several anti-rust products and rust encapsulators (in aerosol and brush on). However, what you need is something really basic. WD-40 is a good overall inexpensive product and may be sufficient. Even if they do acquire minimal surface rust it should be very easy to remove.

 

[wishuwerehere82]

If you do not want any oily residue on your parts, I would suggest a vaponic corrosion inhibitor, which is a good way to protect your parts for storage. All you have to do is bag your parts with a piece of the VCI paper inside the bag.

http://www.corrosionvci.com/index.html

 

[Grizzly]

In gun stores you can buy a product call Birchwood Casey Sheath. It is used to protect firearms. I have used it for many years and have yet to to have a rust problem even when the guns were handled or out in the rain.

 

[72VETTE454]

Thanks for all of the input, as usual!