Mole Grips resuscitation

[silverfoxcc]

Found some rusted solid Mole grips yesterday

Any magic liquids ( Coca-Cola Citric Acid?) i could use to get them freed up?

[baconsarney]

Diesel?

[untakenname]

Plusgas if it's just rust on the threads or if it's too far gone then some bilt hamber deox https://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-protection-an...

[InitialDave]

If you've got a spare car battery/charger lyiny around, electrolysis might be a good option:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dtDLQHjHBc

[baconsarney]

Just wondering, why were they called mole grips


Ah found it.. MK Mole & Son...

Edited by baconsarney on Sunday 16th February 12:15

[Oldandslow]

Drop them in a plastic tub of white vinegar for a few hours.

There's proprietary rust removers too.

Then thoroughly rinse, dry and oil.

[gazza285]

Mole grips, ruining nuts and dispensing blood blisters for 65 years...

[thebraketester]

Evaporust. It’s 100% magic.

[silverfoxcc]

Gents

Thanks to all who responded