Old tools restoration

A new candidate for restoration just arrived today

Typical King Dick adjustable spanner.

I suppose it is or was a common model in UK. But here in Romania I never saw one before.

Today I got a new rust removal gel from Nigrin and I covered with it one part of the King Dick. It claims that it will dissolve the rust and the metal will remain shiny. If it works it would be great. Because there is no need to submerge the parts in it. Let's wait 1-2 hours.

After 1.5h almost no effect! I cleaned the gel with a sponge and Cif (a mildly abrasive kitchen soap). Cif did most of the rust removal. I covered the spanner with more Nigrin and I'll let it for 3 hours.

Edited By Sonic Escape on 05/07/2023 17:15:14

King Dick adjustable spanner’s had a black finish from new, they were not shiny

Ian

Maybe, but mine has rust. And now I suspect that Nigrin is expired from February 2023!

I can't think of a rust removal chemical that would need an expiry date. I think that is just to meet some EU regulation.

I doubt it is King Dick. Dozens makers of that style. Mine is not blackened.

One good feature if this simple design is that you can dress the faces true again if abused.

The 'King Dick' trademark was normally prominent, often embossed.

I'm seeing that as 2026?

Rob

The new life of King Dick! Or its clone.

I used mainly the angle grinder with a Velcro sponge to attach sanding discs with grit from 42 to 3000. I didn't get the right values because there are some visible scratches left. But still it looks good. And it feels very nice.