Rusting on my impact sockets

Poor Panda · Feb 22, 2025

My impact sockets are new, but there are slight rust and I want to remove this rust. How could I do that?

Terrible Turkey · Feb 22, 2025

oil + steel wool

Rush · Feb 23, 2025

Use steel brush to remove it. It might scratch the surface of sockets but it should be fine.

Selfish Shark · Feb 23, 2025

WD40 and sand paper work well for me.

Poor Panda · Feb 24, 2025

Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

Poor Panda · Feb 24, 2025

I might want to try to use vinegar as I watch some videos are doing this to remove the rust.

The Castle of B · Feb 24, 2025

vinegar or other chemical could damage the black oxide coating. No, it would damage it.

Selfish Shark · Feb 24, 2025

The Castle of B said:
vinegar or other chemical could damage the black oxide coating. No, it would damage it.

yes, that’s correct.