rust on machines

i have a shop on a small caribbean island, with lots of salt in the air.. so i have a problem with my machines rusting.. the frames are fine, just the a-bars and the springs.. i just bought a flatline by danny fowler, received it on friday, and its already starting to show some rust (by monday) it's not anything that comes in contact with the client, but it doesn't look right (clean) and i'm sure it affects the integrity of the springs.. any tips?? (if you are not a tattoo artist or machine builder please don't reply)

A little gun oil ought to do the trick,bronze wool is good for removing light rust without scratching anything up. Oh,and you should be asking for advice from JUST artist or builders on this.Anyone with a metal working background or common sense could answer this.

I meant shouldn't.

yeah don't be a snob Bob! I have been in the metal working business for years and I could have given you an answer that would have solved all your problems quite easily but since I am not an artist or a machine builder I guess Ya don't want it!!

the oil won't be harmful for the client?? maybe a more natural oil would be better, but will that work the same?? it's not just about getting rid of rust, it's also about the safety of the client, that's why i was asking for replies from only artists and builders.. anyway i appreciate you're reply..

Well I wouldn't pour it on,a little goes a long way.If you have health concerns,you must have some glycerin lying around,just wipe it on.A/D ointment is another option,it is a petroleum prouduct.

vaseline would work the same? so just wipe that on now and then to keep the rust off? i'll try that, thanks alot for your help, hotsparks.. i also see you build machines, can you send me some pics and info on models.. i'm looking for a good strong shader (currently i use ms hybrid, works good but i need a little extra punch) i don't have a licence since it is not required on this island, plz check my website (www.kustomart.nl and tattoo.kustomart.nl) and tim, i'm not being a snob, i'm being PROFESSIONAL, keeping the customers safety in mind is first and foremost!!!

Yes,vasaline would work as well.I'm going to be building machines for sale again in about a month or so.Got a lot of irons in the fire right now(pun intended).

does the petroleum jelly not affect the rubber (the o-rings)? anyway, looking forward to see some of your machines, you don't have a website?

Hydraulic cylinders are full of O-rings and oil.O-rings are cheap and easy to find. You can check some of the machines at. www.myspace.com/giusti1967