Rusty screws in side windows (galvanized)

[Orland Dewey]

I have just bought a 325 A/S 1985 MH
Doing lots of repairs on it. The small screws
that are used on the aluminum windows all around
vehicle have small (#6) scews. All rusty and rust
running down window frames. I was able to remove
6 on two windows and broke off 2 on 1 window.
I am replacing them with Stainless #6 screws.
Look good when done. I need help in removing the
remainder screws with out breaking them off. Looking for a better method than I am using.
Orland Dewey. e-mail (mixednuts@torchlake.com)
Thanks I will have many more questions.

[j54mark]

Try a penetrating catylized penetrating oil. I have had good luck with PB Blaster. Spay it around the head, let is soak a day or so. I think you will have much better success.

Failing that, try a bit of heat. The only practical way to do that is with a high wattage soldering iron. Apply the tip to the screw head.

Mark

[Orland Dewey]

Thanks for the tips Mark. I will try the heat
system. I tried the rusty bolt liquid all ready
and didn't work to well. Maybe I didn't let it work long enough. They are so rusty that the
Phillips screw drivers don't work well. I finally used a small pair of Vice Grips to grab hold of the heads and of course thats when they broke. So now I will have to drill out those two.
Thanks so much for the reply...

ODD

[74Argosy24MH]

I've used a die grinder with a narrow cut off wheel to make a slot in the head. It puts some heat into the screw and gives you a slot for a flat tip screwdriver.

John

[Orland Dewey]

Thanks john that sounds like a good idea too.
I have a die grinder and thin wheel so will give it a try.

ODD