How to Clean Your Tools!!!

[@adaptkng]

Great job, the only thing I would add is put on some disposable gloves before, the chemicals and oils can be absorbed by our skin, our skin is our biggest organ, taking care our tools is a must and taking care of our bodies is also a must.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very very good point. Thank you for sharing your thoughts 👍👍👍

[@mar1video]

I searched for "how to clean dirty hand tools" and instead I've got "how to clean tools in pristine condition "

[@TonyTheTechnician]

mar1video yes considering these tools were only about 6 months old at the time and since these were my home tools not my work tools I clean them after almost every job so they better look pristine. Also maybe try some of my suggestions or other suggestions in the comments first and see how it works. Then let me know how your tools look. Thanks for watching

[@mar1video]

TonyTheTechnician - your tools look great ! That was me looking for something else. I actually did use your method and cleaned my tools with WD40. Some of them I soaked overnight in the vinegar to get rid of rust. Please keep uploading your videos. They are great looking, highly informative videos. I apologize for a bit sarcastic tone. Normally I'm very happy, ( and OCD) , so seeing your attention to detail made me smile. Keep up the good work !

[@TonyTheTechnician]

mar1video thank you I’m really glad you enjoyed and enjoy the content. I hope the wd40 worked well for you. I have seen videos on the vinegar truck but never done it. Did it work well for you?

[@juana.2745]

Almost lost it when you got to how “dirty” your dirtless tools are. I sure hope my son likes cleaning tools and guns this much, I’ll have a lot of work for him! Great video.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lmao thank you. Glad you enjoyed. I hope my son is the same way

[@johnwilson230]

The old saying look after your tools and your tools will look after you. Iv tools i bought when i was apprentice 40 years ago and still use them today and work perfectly. As a apprentice i was on a low wage and tools expensive .great vid all the best.😊

[@harleyadam4813]

For the comfort grip style handles, I like to use a dish-style scotchbrite sponge and hot water with Dawn dishwashing detergent. Takes oil and grease off like nothing, but it doesn't degrade the handle material. Totally environmentally safe, too.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Harley Adam that is great to hear. Thank you for sharing your tips!

[@stinkycheese804]

If by comfort grip you mean it's silicone rubber, then there is a trade off to be made. That rubber sweats out silicone oil over time, which can make it feel gooey and after a certain point, worse grip. Hot water and a LOT of dish detergent, is effective along with scrubbing action to remove that oil. This makes the grip look good, and grip better for the time being, but that oil that was removed, NOT automotive fluids you got on them during a repair, it reduces the lifespan of the rubber and it will dry rot. I'm not talking about in a short # of years, but a good tool can last decades if the rubber doesn't fail.

[@ldexterldesign]

> Totally environmentally safe a) Daw[n] is manufactured by Proctor & Gambl[e] who have TERRIBLE company ethics, and; b) it contains mineral oil (made from crude oil) which even a few drops can contaminate huge amounts of fresh water But keep believing yourself Regards e: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procter_%26_Gamble#Controversies n: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_(brand)

[@chaga677]

But they use it on ducks.

[@WeatherNut27]

Thank you. Thats what I was looking for.

[@brentdoogle]

A must have in my shop is a spray bottle of Krud Kutter. It is an excellent, mild water based cleaner/degreaser and also gets adhesives, glues and stickers off of items. Great for cleaning handles and plastics.

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Great idea for professional mechanics or dad’s wanting to give their children a way to help after Doing a project. I would go one step forward and say that if you take the time to do something like this no matter who you are, when you have all your tools perhaps laid out on an old bath towel drying, take a photo and send it to your home and auto insurance in case your tools are ever stolen so you have proof of what you keep in your car or home!

[@johnlong5899]

If anything can destroy the integrity of a mechanic, it's leaving greasy finger prints on a customer's car whether it be the body, interior, or shroudings in the engine bay. All greasy, dirty tools do is spread the madness. Unorganized tools thrown in piles tells the customer he's paying you to dig through your chaos. The car you work on is your customer's baby. Keep those tools sanitary and organized.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

John Long exactly!! great point. it doesn't matter if you do the best damn job on the repair. if you dirty the car. that is what will be remembered!! Thank you

[@johnlong5899]

Excellent advice you give on keeping tools clean.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

John Long thank you!!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

J Wiz lmao damn. Well atleast you work effectively that's what really matters. I just like to keep mine clean. And I can't imagine working on an rv with white interior. I would be scared to touch anything I wasn't working on lol. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@jwiz8586]

TonyTheTechnician mistakes do happen and RV owners are rarely understanding. Even with the strictest tool cleaning regimen you still get very dirty on every job I’ve done on RVs cause under their skirts, they are still heavy line vehicles covered in muck, especially the diesels. How to clean mistakes from upholstery and flat interior paint is a video we really need. For instance, brake clean, the flammable kind, works wonders for getting grease out of cloth and off of surfaces assuming it’s not a surface that melts because of it. I stopped using anti seize about 2 decades ago cause it gets everywhere and nothing I’ve found cleans it up. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos, I’ve watched 3 or 4 of them so far.

[@ThemadViking793]

I always use Ballistol gun oil. It cleans AND lubricates at once. And for screwdrivers, etc. I use ArmorAll plastic wipes. No writings ever came off.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

The mad Viking #793 very nice. Thanks for sharing

[@mikefisc9989]

I was recently made aware of Ballistol and have found it to be an excellent product to clean and protect tools. The Germans got this one correct, great product.

[@charless8641]

I have been using Mothers mag polish on my Crome with great success, I have used this product for many years. Thank you for your videos.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Charles S very nice thank you for sharing!!!

[@GeorgeStreet-m8c]

I admire your attention to detail

[@chrisrupple1842]

Great job man! I am almost as bad as you, I haven’t used the Crome polish yet..... I can’t stand messy tools or disorganized tool boxes. I have friends that will just flip a wrench to over to me when I notice it’s been moved. Love seeing like minded people. Thanks for sharing

[@TonyTheTechnician]

chris rupple haha ya it drives me crazy not being organized or clean. Thank you!!!

[@LynxStarAuto]

To clean comfort handles, checkout a spray from CRC called 3-36. It leaves comfort grip style tools looking like the day it came off the truck. Protects them as well from corrosion.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. I'll check it out

[@kashi2843]

If you apply 3-in-1 or any oil just after applying Wd40 thin coat, wd40 will neutralize the oil. as that's what is does! it will do it immediately if you use the same rag on which wd40 was sprayed to apply oil 😃 just wait for the wd40 to dry and eat any surface rust or grime, leave it for couple of hrs then apply 3-in-1 oil will work much better

[@Super-jf9qv]

Spray nine works amazing on the rubber handles as well as the metal parts. But again rise and wipe them down completely. Nice advice on keeping tools clean. Great philosophy 👍🇨🇦

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you and thanks for sharing your thoughts as well 👍

[@digitalghost81]

I just spray Ballistol onto a microfiber rag and wipe then down. Ballistol says it’s non toxic and makes for a good CLP.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I have heard alot of good things about it. I might give it a try as well. Seems like alot of others enjoy it

[@willy-johngettingstuffdone5063]

Great tips. Shiny tools. Im wirking through mine to knock the rust off and the wd40 and 3-in-1 are what i use while doing that

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Ya it has done well to keep rust away. I also use those silica packs in my drawer just in case

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

Use baby wipes the ones they use on baby bottoms surprising how well grease comes off rubber handles and even sockets easy

[@TonyTheTechnician]

devdas Devdas nice. I will try that

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

I like your tool box lighting

[@mos8541]

just like with MANY of my pew pews which sadly were lost in a boating accident... in the recreational water wonderland of ...Arifukknzona, i put many of them in the Dishwasher, with some Simple Green, sometimes on their own without the dishes if its a full load. tho i DO have a small safety kleen somewhere in storage

[@larrystorrs78]

I use simple green from Walmart they have the gallon jug of concentrate for $6 and you mix it with water in a spray bottle. I mix it 50/50 and I use it for everything from cleaning tools to cleaning plastic engine covers before I send them out of my bay hope this helps

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Larry Storrs nice ya I have heard a lot of people recommending that

[@afara2000]

If tools are really dirty I use a little carb cleaner and other times a 409 cleaner spray from Walmart or Taget and a rag does the job easily.

[@frugalprepper]

I use a red shop towel to wipe off excessive grease and trow them back in the drawer.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

FrugalPrepper haha if that's what works for you. More power to you. Thank you!

[@Sparks52]

That works if the only problem is grease. Removing grease, grime and any other fluids that accumulated is what I usually do as crudmium plated tools spread crudmium everywhere. Rust, however is another matter. It's not contagious but it's like cancer and will continue to rot the tool if it's not removed, and it will get under chrome and nickel finishes eventually flaking the finish off. I remove all rust immediately.

[@Tezcax]

From a purely utilitarian point of view what he does is OK for simple tools like wrenches but it may diminish the life of more complex tools. I like all my tools clean regardless.

[@beri232]

Me too.... only an unemployed mechanic has enough time and no life to go through their entire toolbox polishing tools

[@snapmac5547]

Flitz metal polish works great. Takes all oxidation away and makes metal shine. Used for years.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Snap Mac ya that stuff is amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@georgelydakis2652]

Schaefer's Citrol works great on screwdrivers, comfort grips, I use it on all my tools.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

George Lydakis ya I have heard that a lot. I’ll have to check it out!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mvguy4792]

OCD- One Cool Dude

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍🤣👍

[@ElijahBobingerDragonogh]

I just froze my 3/4” drive ratchet with Brake Clean last week. Need a better chemical!

[@orenda3696]

Ballistol is friendly to rubber, wood, leather etc.

[@morsecodereviews1553]

I just started wiping my wrenches down with PB Blaster, they look and smell great!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Morse Code Reviews haha very nice. ya the stuff works great for a quick clean!

[@James_Sovereign]

My tools are from the WWII era. I normally just wipe the spanner on my pants leg before sticking it back in the toolbox. They still look new.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice!!

[@nathanararal446]

I work in aviation so we usually use isopropyl alcohol so I generally use it to clean my tools as well. For the chrome ones in sure it doesn't damage but for rubber/plastic grips will it dry it out eventually? I like the alcohol cause it really decreases well.

[@jamessimmons9133]

Tony the tech ...what's up man ...u remind me so much of myself ... I am super ocd and my tools have to be organized ...and if anyone or myself pulls tools from my box they get set on my side cart so they can be cleaned before going back in my box ... It shocks me how much were alike man ... I even wax my box ...and ...and ... Dude I love the husky box man ... I really do ... I have one myself and would love to upgrade to that same box u have behind u ... Man u r my new favorite guy on u tube ...

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha thank you. Really glad you enjoy. If you ever have video ideas or suggestions please feel free to let me know. Thanks for your support. I love to stay organized

[@hiphopjewels]

For the handles, I'd just use cheap rubbing alcohol on a rag. It will remove dirt and kill germs, without leaving a tacky residue or bad smell like WD-40. For the metal parts of the tool, unless they're already showing signs of rust, you can skip the WD-40 and just use 3 N 1 Oil on them. Put the 3 N 1 on a rag and wipe down just the metal part of the tool.

[@gsh319]

Great info. Thankyou... I hardly have enough time to polish my rocket better yet my tools.... But if I could, I would. Busy good, means I'm making $

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Scott H haha it’s always good when your staying busy making money. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@nilimachandrayan9874]

OK bro 👍

[@BrookstonHoliday]

Ever since 3 in 1 oil changed their formula, I find that it leaves a yellow film when it dries. I've switched to sewing machine oil for parts like this. It doesn't last as long, but it stays clean looking. And a gallon of sewing machine oil is pretty cheap on amazon.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

BrookstonHoliday very nice. Thank you 👍🏻

[@Jadams0410]

Tub O Towels work well

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Indeed 👍

[@glorytogod4372]

I’ve seen some great ideas in the comments, but I’ve had good results with Simple Green.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Same here. I use simple green at work as well

[@BraxtlyTools]

This is a great video! We are definitely sharing on social media! Emmy Braxtly

[@koskey06]

I use Marvel Mystery Oil to clean my tools. I wipe off the excess leaving a protective coating on them. I use super lube or red and tacky for the inside of ratchets or any metal bearing moving parts. 3in1 oil if something need lubed where grease isn't the best. I don't polish my tools....maybe when I first get them but polishing is removing metal, so after a while you will wear away the chrome....

[@Flash445]

Have you ever heard of or used Royal Purple Maxfilm? It's as versatile if not more versatile than WD-40. It'll replace WD-40 and your 3-in-1 oil for most applications. I even use it when cleaning my guns too.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Flash445 ohh very nice. No I’ve never heard of it but I will look into it. Thank you

[@cfraioli5108]

Mr.Clean pads. Some Fast Orange. And water. Good stuff.

[@pershop4950]

yea i think the "before" tools still look pretty good!! i wouldn't even be cleaning them if they looked like that! hehe

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Per Shop haha true. They didn’t really need it but I needed to use something for the video.

[@bassjunkie4881]

I use starter fluid or Spirits

[@deankoukos5797]

PENETRATING OIL FOLLOWED BY REM GUN OIL EFFECTIVE FOR OLDER TOOLS THAT HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED

[@TonyTheTechnician]

DEAN KOUKOS I also really enjoy rem oil. Works great. Thank you for sharing

[@pmeim9314]

how do u make them shiny i have a bunch of snap on sockets i want to make them shine!

[@tomkennish3630]

Great advice thanks. I’d have to say You def have a lot more time on your hands than most if you clean them that much. ;)

[@TonyTheTechnician]

T K haha most the time I’ll just give them a quick wipe down with wd40 after finishing a job but if they are really bad then I’ll do a thorough cleaning

[@joshuaguzman92102]

intro music is soft short though good video to the point

[@footlongburrito]

@TonyTheTechnician wd40 even dry attracts dirt and grim, instead use their wd40 brand dry lube, drys almost instant and will not attract dirt.... I use chemical guy's VRP "vinyl rubber plastic" it cleans and protects those grips so well, lifts the dirt right out, uv protection, actually repels dirt and moisture that will make handles last much longer

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. I actually have vrp. I might give that a try. Great suggestion thanks for watching 👍

[@aprildamski8365]

I have some tools that have some Rust on them. I am wondering if you can recommend anything for removing rust. Thank you!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Alot of people recommend sitting them in white vinegar for a few hours then scrub them and put them back in over night

[@dwaynedenison1758]

Tub o Towels work great, give them a try. Great vid, thanks for posting.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Dwayne Denison thank you!!!

[@joewger]

Use Ballistol oil and not WD 40 on plastic rubber handles, Ballistol is biodegradable and safe for rubber , plastics etc,and prevents rust. Do not use 3 in 1 as it has penetrating oil and unsafe for electrical also. Simonize chrome polish is best , wipe let it set and rub it off. Kerosene is good for getting grease off tools. Soak them and dissolves grease and leaves an oil residue lubricant.

[@ronheminger766]

One other thing i do to help the ratchet last longer is take the head apart an replace the grease twice a year. They work smoother an it gets the metal dust out of it so the gears last longer.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ron Heminger ya I do that as well. Thank you so much for watching and commenting

[@jamesfrench7299]

WD40, under their 3 in 1 range used to have a can of tool cleaner. It smelled nice and was the go to for cleaning after use. Sadly, after recently using it up, it seems they dropped that product. I couldn't find it on the shelves or online. It must not have been a great seller. I'm sad.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Oh dang I don't think I ever saw that one. That does stink that they stopped selling it

[@blazing_gamer6113]

Goodjob!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thanks 👍

[@johndisalvo6283]

Get a set of stainless steel and brass brushes for $1.98 and get the rust out of the teeth on those CHEAP needle nose pliers!!

[@towman194]

I use the same prosses wd-40 works wonder on rubber grips it makes them look brand new again. I use Scott's blue paper towels because they are slightly soft and won't scratch the surface unlike a shop rag will. using 3 in 1 is a great idea that I never thought of and I will use from now on. I love your videos you do an amazing job, keep it up.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

towman 194 thank you I'm really glad you enjoyed and found the video useful. I also agree with you on the blue towels they are great for cleaning tools. Thank you!!

[@vanquishstorm3806]

Does using WD-40 over time deteriorate the rubber comfort grip handles?

[@adrianedhouse5175]

Do you have links to the different cleaning tools you used? or perhaps more specifically, the Gun Cleaning kit?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Adrian Edhouse the cleaning kit I got from Walmart a few years ago

[@donwendling7800]

I use the turtle wax chrome polish too. Does it do any good for rust prevention?

[@ma.cristinag.ancheta1097]

Hi! My project is how to maintain and take care the tools, I'm a student so what should I do? 'Cause I can't do that..

[@vincentneri708]

I have been buying used tools for a long time and you would be surprised at how poorly people keep their stuff. A couple of months ago I started using a product called Tub-O-Towels and the wipes work great to remove grease , grime, and dirt.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Vincent Neri ya I know alot of people just get tools, use them then through them somewhere to never be taken care of again. Ya alot of people have mentioned tub o towels now. I'll have to buy some!

[@badbiker666]

I use WD40 to clean my tools but not to lubricate them. If there's any built up crud I may spray the crap out with Gummout Carb Cleaner, but I try to avoid that stuff if I can. That's because I don't like how it dries out my hands. I know - use gloves. Well, I never do. I never, never, never leave a freshly cleaned tool dry. Lube it right away so that rust doesn't get started.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Exactly. That's what I use as well. Easy wd40 and wipe off

[@chicamitaco5197]

How do you clean plastic on tools to make them look new? I hate it when you get pieces of plastic covered in sheetrock dust. It makes my drills look like shit even though its just the plastic body

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Esteban Plascencia I use a rag with wd40 on it then a dry rag to wipe it down after. It works really well. Brake clean is amazing but a lot of stuff absorbs the brake clean and ends up making it worse. So I suggest staying away from that lol. Even though it does work good. I think wd works good

[@chicamitaco5197]

Ok. I thought cleaning grease and dust would be different, thanks

[@cameronwilkey816]

Vegetable Oil. Cheap, prevents rust, and shines.

[@BEARDEDYAKIN]

great video. I use WD and Chrome polish..most of the time I just use WD.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

BEARDED YAKIN thank you! and ya same here. wd40 is just easier but when I have time I like to go through and polish everything. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@chrisjones6165]

TonyTheTechnician then I feel like I don't wanna use the tools or wanna take dirty gloves off before u pick tool up lol ocd is a bitch. my biggest issue is grinding dust everywhere from welding fabricating

[@TonyTheTechnician]

chris jones haha ya I know how you feel!! I bet that would drive me insane lol

[@BEARDEDYAKIN]

TonyTheTechnician.. I've also tried Windex and works good.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

BEARDED YAKIN ya I know alot of people use Windex on there tool boxes just so they are covering them in a bunch of different chemicals.

[@K03sport]

what would you recommend for impact sockets? what about a silicone spray instead of your water displacement spray? what about soaking the in a small container with some of these sprays/cleaners? Do you have a buffing wheel and/or a small toothbrush to get in the cracks and crevices or smaller spaces. I guess I have another project to do in the garage. Cheers

[@thefreshprinceofgreenhills]

Would it be ok to use a diluted APC instead of WD-40?

[@conwaydavid78]

what light is that in your toolbox i like that?

[@802dieselcrew8]

Hmm gun cleaning kit 😂😂 CLP. Great video, I did one kinda like it.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

802 Diesel Crew lol you know I was planning on making this video like 2 weeks ago when I came across yours and I was like damn I can't post the same type of video at the same time. it would have been pointless. and I always used wd40, stainless steel wipes and chrome polish until I saw your video. I tested out the clp and it works amazing. especially on impact sockets. so I want to give you credit for the genius tip brother. Thank you!!!

[@brandonberberet428]

TonyTheTechnician I told him to do it. Just wanted to see what he used. thanks Tony. I will watch others now as well

[@TonyTheTechnician]

brandon berberet oh nice. Ya I had a few people request it as well. Thank you

[@pmdoit]

I couldn't possibly clean all my tools every month. It would take days 😉

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Greg Brown haha that’s understandable 👍🏻

[@jandjdestruction]

mineral spirits works well, doesn't seem to hurt much either

[@TonyTheTechnician]

JNJdestruction Nice! Thank you for your tip as well!

[@stickjr.3715]

Have you experienced any corrosion on your handles using WD-40 or those oils

[@TonyTheTechnician]

No I have not. I also coat my grill in wd40 since it sits outside with a cover on it and it's holding up very well.

[@stickjr.3715]

@@TonyTheTechnician I appreciate that info. I'm kind of goofy. I clean my tools off every night and I'm a iron worker. Thanks for the great video and good tips.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Nothing wrong with that at all. I believe if you have the time then why not give them a wipe down 👍👍👍 I do that at home all the time bc I'm not in any rush to just throw things around and leave them dirty lol. After every job I do at home I wipe all the tools I used down and organize them.

[@stickjr.3715]

@@TonyTheTechnician that's awesome. 😁 thank you again for the good info. Keep posting videos Man!

[@jorgevillasenor7108]

what do you recommend to clean your hands

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Jorge Villasenor 1st ayd wipes. They work really well

[@johngibson3594]

Dawn or dish soap is good for that gets grips clean strips grease and oil a heavily soaped rag

[@vanquishstorm3806]

Nice vid. Will over time cleaning the screwdriver rubber handles and ratchet comfort grips with WD40 dry up and deteriorate the rubber if you clean them lightly as shown? Thanks

[@TonyTheTechnician]

No I haven't had that issue with wd40. I have with brake clean though. It works very well but definitely dries it out over time. Just with wd40 you have to try and wipe most of it away so it's not slippery

[@vanquishstorm3806]

@@TonyTheTechnician I just cleaned several of my tools with wd40 and they look good as new! Thank you

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@vanquishstorm3806 no problem. Really glad you enjoyed and found it helpful

[@victordobbins2009]

For the past twenty years I have been using triflow now I use WD-40 silicone the set and hand tools

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Victor Dobbins very nice. That’s primarily what I use

[@snakedude61]

Am I missing something or aren't you actually removing small amounts of Chrome by using polish like it's a wax polish is abrasive it's not for coating or protecting it's for buffing and removing thin layers of material to remove scratches not fill them wouldn't you be better off with some sort of mild solvent just to remove the grease and oil and a protective coating like some sort of wax I could be wrong it wouldn't be the first time just found your Channel loving it so far keep them coming

[@koryloftus165]

I use break cleaner

[@raabsand]

Dont use that near plastics

[@Emma-yp6jy]

Love your videos 😍♥️

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Emma thank you!!!

[@nathaniellegua7514]

What chemical do you use to clean your tools

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Most of the time I use wd40 bc it actually cleans really well and lubricates. If you get to much you just use a dry rag and wipe it down

[@collinreisch4088]

What would you recommend using on the black knipexs? I have a couple pairs with small rust spots but I don't want to damage the black coating.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

If it's a black oxide then I would use like a rem oil or firearm oil since the black oxide is the same thing they use on firearms

[@rayc1503]

Baby oil, works a treat.

[@brandonberberet428]

great video man. I just use the 3 in 1.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

brandon berberet Nice, thank you!!

[@josefelix4152]

I do clean my tools from car to car with a rag, and at the end on the day y clean all of them with a rag and WD-40, I do it because I really dislike cross contamination due to a tool, it's not cool to get a customers car dirty because if a dirty tool.

[@josefelix4152]

Also... On some tools I like to leave them over night on Apple vinegar to die them black they like kinda cool

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Great to hear 👍

[@seventhcircleracing3012]

Blue Magic metal polish, Meguire's Cleaner Wax and old towels.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Seventh Circle Racing yes metal polish works great!!!

[@bryandavis341]

You would spend more time cleaning than working. Shop rags and brake cleaner! Tools that are used daily are not supposed to look new.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Bryan Davis ya at work all I mainly use is wd40 and brake clean with a quick wipe down. But at home I like to keep my stuff clean

[@kylefraser5490]

great video brother they pliers look sweet btw

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Kyle Fraser thank you!!

[@anthony-li5hp]

how do you like those jegs screwdrivers?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

the one they call AP they were good while I had them. And they are a good price

[@garrisongarage1505]

Nice work man... I just use dry rag... But mine don't look as nice as yours...

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Garrison Garage thank you!!

[@davidyoung6608]

Neat. I remember using these.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

David Young thank you!

[@raabsand]

Reminds me of AVE saying "the guy who's always polishing his tool." Haha I'm guessing you aren't a mechanic for a living? I'm not either but enjoy purchasing and keeping my tools nice also

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Robert Sand I am but these are my home tools and my job provides me with all my work tools

[@canadian_wolf8395]

Do not use fuel on your tools fuel can ignite randomly even when there isn’t heat or a spark around I recently had my house burn down because of gas igniting by itself

[@infamouswolf5584]

How would one properly and fully disinfect one’s tools 🛠️ and toolbox? 🧰 just wondering? Hope you can tell me how to properly do it, although this is a nice video to clean tools regularly.

[@stevejobsmichel6253]

AWESOME

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Steve Jobs thank you!

[@bb2status]

Here i thought i was ocd lol. i like my box very organized and only wipe my tools if they get greasy. i use a air gun to dust, lazy but effective. But every week i do use air tool oil for oiling all the metal on my pliers. They start too rust at the body shop i work at if i do not oil them. About once a month, I also very lightly use air tool oil on all the metal parts on my tools to prevent rust.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

bb2status haha ya I like being organized. The air tool oil is a good idea. Thank you

[@bb2status]

Same. I am the only one at my work that has a very organized box, Hate digging for the tool i need. Also the only one that semi-cleans my tools lol. Air tool oil works great. Its cheap and is great at preventing rust. Wd-40 is a better choice i would say too actually clean your tools though.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

bb2status haha nice I’m the same way. I look at everybody else’s boxes and it’s just pile of random tools in each drawer. Like how can you find anything. I have to have everything in the right spot lol

[@ferndog1461]

I don't know any car repair mechanic that cleans his tools beyond a blue towel swipe. There is no time and / or energy.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Wrong. I know alot!!! If you can't find 10 min once a week then maybe practice some time management

[@micktaylor5190]

I take my whole tool box to the beach and throw it in and let nature clean it for me

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Mick Taylor lol seems like a good way to do it. Tell me how it turns out

[@montanawhite5699]

I thought that was a black and decker ratchet.

[@joshzimmerman6059]

Haha I got the same tool box right on

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Josh Zimmerman haha very nice!

[@pjm8047]

What would u recommend using to lube the insides of a ratchet? I was thinking fluid film.

[@brycelund7155]

pjm8047 White lithium grease. It works great in all temperatures, more specifically it won’t get thicc in the cold. Just don’t go overboard with it because too much could cause the gears to slip.

[@chaddles623]

I'm surprised ya don't use Ballistol to clean them and protect them?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Roof Repair Techs I have heard a lot of recomendations for a few products but truthfully I never heard of that before. I just looked it up and looks like some good stuff. Thank you for letting me know

[@chaddles623]

TonyTheTechnician KC Tools sells it, it's very very good stuff, but smells like black licorice, it's also safe on your skin and can be used on almost anything except think brass or gold plating. It actually soaks into the metal to protect it, it's mineral oil with a bunch of other things in it. I would prefer the , non- aerosol version and a little goes a long ways

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Roof Repair Techs nice thank you for the info. I like the sound of everything except the black licorice I hate that stuff lol

[@MrPopo-bd1ix]

TonyTheTechnician & RoofRepairTechs i have a bottle i use primarily for cleaning my pistol and it smells worse than black licorice, even when used conservatively. The smell is strong and just as strong as WD-40. So it's better than WD-40 but perhaps not better than Dawn for cleaning tools.

[@cjarloz]

Ahh, but how does one clean OCD

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lol good question