Kudos to PB Blaster

[Richard]

My backhoe's ignition key has been frozen in the switch for probably 3 years. During that time, I've (every now & then) made attempts to free it. Nothing major, but definate attempts.

I've soaked it with WD-40 (my usual attempt) and went so far as to grab key with vice grips and pull with both hands.

I was pulling gently so as to not break anything, but was a very firm pull none the less.

Saturday, I was outside doing stuff... and thought of the PB Blaster I had & comments here.

Sooooooooooo, figuring I had a day to let it soak, I put a very small spray onto the key/hole area. As I did it, I was thinking to myself... "Well, this has never worked before, so IF it works now, it'll probably have to soak for a while"

Then I reached for the key to move it about within the keyhole and as I was about to touch it with my fingertips, I thought "Woudn't it be interesting if as I grabbed it...."

(then I grabbed it)

And simumltaneously with my grabbing it and wigginling it about 2 times, "it came right out"

Just that stinking fast

!!!

No more WD-40 for me, PB Blaster all the way. I'm sold.

(not affiliated with them, just a "fyi experience" from a first time user)

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[rockyridgefarm]

But does it taste good?

 

[Michael_S]

No, it doesn't.

 

[slowrev]

"But does it taste good?"

Not too bad with some Ketchup in it.

But seriously, PB Blaster is the best I have used for rusty stuff. There might be better out there, but it is the best I have found on the shelves in my area.

 

[Ole_Hickory]

<font color="blue"> But does it taste good? </font>

About as good as grease on a chili dog ............ /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DaGoatMan]

I agree.. It is good sutff. Not to good when it is in your eye. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[GerardC]

I'll bet all the prior soakings had something to do with it. G

 

[Richard]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I'll bet all the prior soakings had something to do with it. G )</font>


Perhaps...but the last time I "know" I sprayed it (with WD-40) was probably LAST summer... so it's been soaking quite a while

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[rockyridgefarm]

Well, I picked up a can, but I ain't gonna taste it! - hope...

 

[DaveNay]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Well, I picked up a can, but I ain't gonna taste it! - hope... )</font>

It's good over ice cream! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Dave

 

[PineRidge]

<font color="blue"> Well, I picked up a can, but I ain't gonna taste it! - hope... </font>

Mike keep it out of your eyes too ! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I bought that can about 8:45. Little did I know, at the same time a tech was starting to TRY and remove a wheel bearing on a Doge 1ton at our shop. At 5:00 I showed my purshase to the service manager to see if he'd heard of it. He tore it outta my hands. The next morning, this AM, he sprayed it on the errant assembly. Within minutes the bearing was off. The tech had beat on it ALL DAY yesterday. If anyone tells him I had that blaster all that time I am dead meat. I could NOT get the can back. Oh well.... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[Brimfield]

I discovered pb blast at work and it actually flows up hill to rust! I dont know how wd 40 got such a good rep for rust. Its really a cleaner/lube. great for taking off gum from tape bad on rust

 

[RonR]

I have some truck mirrors that have rusted badly. I replaced the mirror assemblies, but the torqx headed machine screws have rust in them. I plan to spray some PB on a Q tip, soak the rust, rinse it out, then glop some wax in there. Can't hurt any and it might help.

I became a believer on my gas grill. I needed to remove the grease shield, which was held down by two phillips screws. The slots were FULL of rust. A short shot and 2 minutes and the screw heads looked brand new. It leaked over to the threads as well. They came out almost finger easy.

I'm sold on it (except for the high price)..................

 

[slowrev]

"I'm sold on it (except for the high price).................."
Cheaper than breaking something trying to get it apart without using the PB Blaster /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Also the labor involved sometimes.

 

[Junkman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I discovered pb blast at work and it actually flows up hill to rust! I dont know how wd 40 got such a good rep for rust. Its really a cleaner/lube. great for taking off gum from tape bad on rust )</font>

simple answer..... WD40 has been around for at least 40 years and PB Blaster is relatively new. WD stands for "water displacement". The PB Blaster is a new catalyst type penetrator which is a relatively new technology by comparison. I have been using PB Blaster for about 3 years now. Don't know exactly when it was introduced, but I learned about it from a wrecking yard mechanic that bought his first can from the local Snap-On dealer. At that time, I couldn't find it in any store....

 

[BillyP]

All this talk at PB Blaster has got my interest peaked. Who all sells it and at what price?

 

[AndyM]

They now have it at good ole Wally World!

I don't think it costs that much more than WD40. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I keep saying I'm going to buy some, but my wife keeps buying WD40 before I have a chance.

 

[Inspector507]

TSC stores have it as well.

 

[BillyP]

I guess I should stop and shop at Wal Mart, instead of get and run. If this stuff is as good as said, it'll be a blessing.

Thanks Andy & Jerry