[MR_X]

Was wondering if anyon uses one of this to control humidity in the garage.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DampRid-64-oz-Hi-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber-FG50T/100391308

It isn't really bad in my garage but enough to bother me. I keep my press with a light coat of silicone spray and that is working to keep it rust free but the parts that I can't spray, I have to clean regularly to wipe off rust or finger oils so it doesn't rust.

 

[MR_X]

Try using a rust preventative oil instead of silicone. Silicone isn't really very good at preventing rust. It just makes stuff slippery. Also try keeping a big fan running in your garage all the time. The Damp-rid will help a little but you will be constantly replacing/refilling them.

I tried using WD-40 rust preventer and gun oil. The issue I was having with it is that it is too thin and it was getting in the powder drop. in order to prevent that, you have to wipe off the excess and once you touch it with bare fingers it comes off. I have used silicone spray on my car on aftermarket shock suspension parts and undercarriage parts and had worked before. Since it is a bit thicker is also easy to apply around the powder drop (not in it). I’m going to try the fan though and see if that helps.

It sounds as if you need better ventilation. A window AC unit might help a lot. I can see using the chemical in a small closed space but not in a garage.

Yes my garage ventilation is very limited. I don't have any windows in my garage and unfortunately it is the only room I have to reload in. According to the description of the item I listed, it is designed for use in the garage or basement and it should last 60 days. I was thinking using 2 and just put them on the bench or near it. I rather replace that every 60 days ish than pay more in my electric bill. I was also considering a space dehumidifier but don't want to have something running on electricity at all time.

I’m going to give this a try but also wanted some inputs on what you guys do in case this product doesn’t work.

 

[MR_X]

Its actually fairly easy to seal off a garage. I've had a number of friends over the years who turned their garages into apartments, or man cave type setups. Throw some cheap fiberglass insulation into the walls, seal the garage door around the edges (they make stuff for doing that), and if you are only using part of the garage, get some of the heavy duty plastic sheeting like they use at construction sites to create walls and overhead around the area you are using. Its essentially air tight, so it can be kept relatively low in humidity. Think outside the box, there's always a way to get where you want to go if you're willing to do a bit of work.

Been thinking of atually doing that since I don't park my cars in the garage.

 

[MR_X]

Well day 3 of using Damrid and a fan and my daily press rust removing hasn't happened. You can tell the difference in the air inside the garage when you walk in.