What about using the little bags of dessicant(?) that come with various elec
components. I think the intended purpose is to absorb moisture. I know I
have some small parts in plastic bags with these little guys. Hasn't been
long enough to determine effectiveness though.
Just a thought.
Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
62 MGA
80 MGB
86 Audi 4kq
> -----Original Message-----
> From: yd3@nvc.net [mailto:yd3@nvc.net]
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 6:55 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Storing Parts
>
>
> Listers.
>
> About seven years ago, I went through all of my spare parts
> and sprayed/dipped
> everything with WD40 and wrapped them in wax paper/plastic
> bags and put them in
> boxes. About two years ago, I needed some parts, and found
> that some of them
> had rusted. Even thought WD40 is supposed to be water
> displacing, I don't think
> there is enough of a protective layer left when the material
> evaporates. So, my
> results weren't as good as I had hoped.
>
> Blake
>
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