“removing” IMPOSSIBLE STUCK “nuts and bolts” acetone, pb blaster

[@reynaldomartinez7076]

69 years old. Been wrenching on my own cars since I was 13. Never heard of using acetone. I will surely try it.

[@Pro1er]

Mix acetone with ATF, it's better than anything you can buy in the store, just don't get acetone on any painted surfaces you care about because it is literally paint remover.

[@jamesblair9614]

When you are using an impact and you see smoke coming off it, it’s a good time to give it a rest. Usually, heat makes it easier, but that’s in the case of applying heat to the nut to expand it, less heat transfers to the bolt due to all the rust, so although the nut expands, the bolt doesn’t. In this case, it’s purely the friction between the bolt and the fastener, the bolt will expand and get tighter. As far as PB Blaster, Kroil, Liquid Wrench and all the others, plus acetone and ATF, I’ve yet to see an instance where they ever penetrated even one thread. Nothing works as well as an oxy/acetylene torch, or something that can get the nut hot enough to turn red.

[@EpicSqu1rrel]

Couldn't agree more, external heat is king. Also angle grinders if theres space and you have spares.

[@007JHS]

An induction coil for situtions where an oxy torch can't be used

[@boots7859]

Once its been smoking for a couple minute, re-add both PB and acetone otherwise you are probably dry. Good vid.

[@leonardcontarino7940]

Interesting use of chemistry. Why don't you apply more acetone and PB if it tightens up again?

[@andrewshedron425]

Acetone and transmission fluid 50/50 mix is my special sauce!

[@dustinbrown2668]

I've heard that used before, and it is really good at rust busting. What type of container do you put the mixture in?

[@thevauxhallman7157]

​@@dustinbrown2668I used a glass container. I recently used the 50/50 acetone and transmission oil and let it soak for 2 - 3 days making sure to agitate it with a brush to give it the best chance of success, in my case I used a press as well, that i made, i managed to get the bolt to move. Saving me from removing the subframe.

[@maxsands3861]

An old timer told me about this 50 years ago been saving money ever since!

[@carpballet]

Acetone is a solvent. It “thins” oil. (Which is a lubricant). PB Blaster is basically a solvent thinned oil. Putting acetone on top of PB Blaster thins the oil in PB even more, carrying the lubricant further into the rust. (Sometimes thru capillary action, and of course with gravity). Rust is very porous.

[@siriusthestar1763]

can you use WD-40 instead of the PB blaster?

[@lamarc2634]

Excellent video, here in Michigan we have lots of rusty stuck bolts, now I have a new method for removal

[@anthonyhein3293]

Maybe some of you might listen all bolts , nuts,studs , exhaust manifold, flange even Phillips head screws try to tighten them first this breaks the corrosive bond between the two metallurgy components! I could go into great detail and science but i don't need to just give it a try Old Australian here

[@AB-C1]

Apparently this is a good technique for diesel injectors I heard couple years back

[@YamahaC7SRG]

If you don't have acetone around, try brake fluid (NOT brake cleaner). I apply it with a Q-Tip (don't get it on painted surfaces!) and wait an hour or so. Then, tap it with a hammer a few times and use a cheater bar. Once it starts moving, put more brake fluid on it and let it soak some more and tap it again as needed. Definitely move the bolt in both directions as you go; take it slowly.

[@jeremyrock9305]

It also helps to clean as much of the rust as possible before you even try the pb blaster

[@spd7171]

Yep, a quick scrubbing with a wire brush would have helped

[@callmeishmael7452]

Acetone has incredibly low viscosity and that is key. Ether is just the same. Both take a bit of the oil molecules with them into the iron oxide crystal structure.

[@pedrorojascervantes3928]

Excelent multiple tips & techniques, thank you!

[@errorcodeguy456]

👍

[@brucesheehe6305]

Try "Ed's Red" solution = 1/3 acetone + 1/3 auto transmission fluid + 1/3 kerosene. Apply several times and wait for it to work - over several days. Also, apply heat if possible. Be patient.

[@flappingflight8537]

Everyone who has some experience working on cars , probably have noticed that bolts and nuts is much easier to loose in wet wether . So ,one my friend invented water / liquid soap ( very small amount ) mix sprayed by regular spray bottle from glass cleaner . Works flawlessly and is much safer for human health. Seems the soap in the mix, lower the surface tension of water which help it easier to penetrate in the threads .

[@scotttiger8905]

Use dishwasher rinse agent instead of soap, they bring water S.T. very low.

[@flappingflight8537]

@ thanks for the idea !

[@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics]

Love your style of videos. This might be one of the detailed/longest vid you made.

[@russellwolter5153]

I use a turkey injector and hydrochloric acid. It penetrates the threads and completely dissolves the rust. After getting the bolt out I soak them in the acid and they come out as clean as new.

[@batwing71]

Good learning about Acetone on skin. It removes oil from your skin allowing greater exposure of hazardous substances. Be sure to wear ppe rated for Acetone.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

I'd recommend always wearing gloves, and replacing them after handling any thin fluids..

[@luarluarwick8304]

So does soap!

[@kajcolum1254]

Oh, and don't get shampoo in on your hair, or tooth paste in your mouth. WTF

[@plap.]

​@@kajcolum1254Agreed. Nail polish remover but don't get it on your fingers. Acetone is one of the better antiseptics like isopropyl for wounds. Ya none of it is as good as water but definitely not something to be fearful of. Don't drink it and everyone is just fine.

[@13ghosts31]

Kroil and torch or candle wax after nut/bolt is heated then continue heating. Both have worked for me.

[@roger5638]

I do this quite often....beats trying to drill anything out

[@philjoyce7939]

Thanks for this. I use Plus Gas, but combining it with acetone is a new idea to me.

[@joeytucker341]

To recap: PB Blaster first, then Acetone, then PB Blaster again. Sort of a PB Ace-Blaster technique, it sure sounds like it’ll loosen some $#%~ up. Excellent video.

[@user-2Hteyasizyc]

That bolt is satan

[@carpballet]

And PB Blaster is Christ.

[@lylejohnston4125]

I've been using Brake cleaner for a long time. It's so thin, it works!

[@jodaddysdodgegarage3533]

Great tip! That’s in my toolkit now!

[@ginog5037]

As you're working the bolt keep reapplying the lube.

[@wemcal]

Great video and great information

[@gloknor]

I had it backwards all these years ,I went forth and back.

[@matthewmarch8707]

If I had a dollar every time I saw someone go forth and back I'd be a rich man. Classic rookie mistake.

[@brucemoriarty9964]

People use acetone to get their fingers unstuck from using super glue every day. Just don't take a bath in it.😅

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

super glue go out easy from fingers its always greas

[@ronfox5519]

And they use it to..... remove finger nail polish.😮

[@jonm7272]

Just use a precision blowtorch and get the nut glowing red hot. No need for dangerous chemicals. Heat works every time.

[@marilynmoore6752]

My husband uses kroil , works great ,

[@the.malinski]

Beautiful!

[@khaldounmnb5197]

Nice 👍

[@errorcodeguy456]

👍

[@tomburns890]

Wow amazing. Great video.

[@007JHS]

A great tip... and tested on a genuinely aged and rusted in bolt...

[@gaildimick1831]

I use “prairie drip” and add about 4oz of 30wt motor oil to a gallon of drip. Frees up all my stuff. Just be careful, it’s highly volatile.

[@NotthatNeil]

I’m afraid to ask, but what is “prairie drip”?

[@DanTheManIOM]

ATF and Kerosene is another mix, old gasoline & ATF is another mix that seems to work, and Free All from Oreilley's works way better than PB Blaster or WD40. -- FWIW.... the large breaker bar (harbor freight) and 1/2 inch impact sockets and pipe, - go SLOWLY, works too. I broke a captive off in a subaru - that and rusty rear sub frames, and brakes and tires, broken control arm due to rust, and my mechanic, said, let it go !

[@PrevostNewbie]

Acetone mixed with transmission fluid works the best

[@binagarten4667]

Great video.

[@jamesthornton9399]

Just Amazing.

[@bradleydavidgood]

good job

[@soptea]

Induction heater

[@christopher6161]

Step 1: blast with M18 high torque Step 2: ???? Step 3: Profit

[@albowrx]

Have a bolt that even the high torque with a 12AH BATTERY WONT BUDGE IT.

[@christopher6161]

@@albowrx time for the induction heater.

[@randalhampton2966]

Heat, then back and forth - duh. Once moving. Little penatrating oil.

[@pipedreams57]

I just roll out my oxy-acetylene Purox torch and heat the sucker up to cherry red then let it cool and do that once again & hit it with a wrench and a little lube out. The heat will work when all else fails. From an old pipeliner. LOL.

[@waynesitarz424]

PB Blaster and heat alternating.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Great tip; I’ll try it! However, if you’re trying to loosen a bolt, then change direction, that’s forward, not reverse. If I back up my car and then change direction, I am now travelling forward.

[@dougfresh1341]

Tomato, Tamato. Meh

[@adrianond]

Wow

[@Williamxmr]

Induction heater ftw

[@mdfarid9689]

Kenny Powers is that u?

[@ralphjohnson4041]

Not convinced. Acetone evaporates in seconds - so hard to see how it has time to get down the threads.

[@tin2001]

I think the idea isn't the acetone going down, but it thins out the lubricant you're throwing at it, allowing the lubricant to work its way in deeper.

[@meaculpamishegas]

PB Blaster is surprisingly not that great as a penetrating fluid especially for the price. Gibbs, Free All, Liquid Wrench, 3in1, or Seafoam Deep Creep; WD40’s penetrating fluid is good but the original formula is very poor, watch Project Farm

[@Rico11b]

Kroil is way better than PB blaster.

[@ItchyKneeSon]

The southern US is thoroughly confused by the strange, crusty substance all over the steel. Most chassis bolts come out with a pair of tweezers down there!

[@timothygingras6939]

I was done with the video at minute and a half

[@TheMajictech]

I find deep creep far superior to pb

[@brianrader2883]

You need to get rid of that cheap a** Porter cable impact and get yourself a real impact

[@mdfarid9689]

I come back here to get my monthly dose of Kenny Powers tutorial videos

[@manualjane2446]

[@BionicRusty]

Now THIS is a lesson in mechanics 🧰 🙏 👏👏👏👏👏