On Dec 31, 12:56*pm, Sam Takoy wrote:
Hi,

I'm rehabbing an old craftsman saw which has never been used but sat in
a garage for 20+ years. The tar paper had completely rusted into the
surfaces. I have cleaned it up substantially but I just can't seem to
lift the remaining grime off of it. The funny thing is that the grime
seems to move around the saw (for example if I rub it with my finger),
but it's just too sticky to come up. Here are two pictures:

http://freeboundaries.com/grime1.jpg...com/grime2.jpg

I have tried:

Scotch Brite
Steel wool
Sand paper

in combinations with:

WD40
Goof off
Acetone
dishwasher soap
baking soda
mineral spirits

Nothing works!

Any further ideas would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Sam

To your list I would add:

- Simple Green
- Automotive tar cleaner
- A good citrus-based bicycle chain cleaner

I doubt if a simple household citrus cleaner will do the job, based on
what you have done. The chain cleaner is meant to be a soak, then
scrub cleaner. Give it a try with a scotchbrite or even a wire
brush. The last time I had to clean the gooey preservative off of a
new tool table top the bike chain cleaner practically floated it off
after a 10-20 minute soak.

Good Luck

RonB