Storing Parts in garage

Post by **zippy500** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:37 pm

Whats the best way to store parts in a single cold damp drafty garage

Going to remove bumper, headlights etc for some repair work.

Thought about wrapping up in sheets, but will be a condensation trap?

Post by **Peetee** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:12 pm

Take them into the house for a couple of days to warm them through then wrap them tight in plastic.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:55 pm

Take them into the house for a couple of days to warm them

and then sneak them behind the sofa...

Post by **moggydriver62** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:09 am

Or you can put them under the bed,note,if you are married.
make sure you have bounce clearace.

Post by **kennatt** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:22 am

its when your NOT married that you need bounce clearance

Post by **paulhumphries** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:33 am

In the past I've mixed Wayoyl with white spirit until water thin and put into a kitchen type hand sprayer.
It gives a very light coating and easilly removed later.

Paul Humphries

Post by **ASL642** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 12:11 pm

Yeah, but you wouldn't want that mixture behind the sofa over Xmas would you!

Post by **alanworland** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:56 pm

I have oiled shot blasted bits and pieces (including valances) and wrapped them in black bin bags then stored them in the loft for years with no probs!

Post by **nslocomotive2** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:05 pm

Mine are all in the loft which is quite dry with good air flow, I.E. they propped up across the rafters.... just make sure they can take the weight, also have bits under the bed, in the shed, in the garage, in the cupboard under the stairs, the boiler cupboard and conservatory...

Post by **alanworland** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:18 pm

Can't believe it now, but I have had a 1098 engine in the loft (dismantled) a ribbed case gearbox, an MM gearbox a JAP stationary engine, all have survived well! (even the loft rafters!)