Air all the way, ive tried a few electrics, some were better than others, but the one i owned couldnt even take off a damn lug nut.

And, real rust, from the north, would kick a electric air guns ass idc what brand it is...

Yah you may have to spend money on a tank and compressor and fittings, but think about all the money you need to spend on a top dollar electric gun, then consider the fact that a compressor and tank is useful for much much more than just impact wrenching...

Smart spending

 

I'd go air. My breaker bar is 4' long, and that still takes a good bit of force to break loose Michigan rust. Totally different then the rust from down south.

 

Just turn the wrenches you lazy ass!!

J/K, lol.

I recently bought a craftsman 1.6hp 33 gal for 270 on sale. Doesn't quite keep up with cut-off wheels and die grinders, but it is rather quiet and is all you will need for in the garage; plus it isn't too expensive.

 

Take Care of Car = No Rust.

LOL

 

Were talking about underbody/engine component rust from having to drive through 5-6 straight months of salt slushy during winter.

I only had to do it for a year with my tib but it was enough, I'm sure the previous owner drove it in the winter too, but working on other peoples cars that have been driven for like 5-10 years during the winter was insane.

Washing your car regularly with undercarriage cleaning doesn't help much, it just builds right back up the very next time you drive. The only solution is to get a beater, and store your project car during the winter. Exactly why i moved.

 

^+1, for that northern rust. Sometimes my air impact cant break it free with all the penetrating oil in the world. Thank god for acetylene torches fing02.gif

 

I use a corded Milwaukee Impact at home and it does great. But air you can do a lot more with also.

And torches all the way! At work I have an inductive heater also and that things awesome for around fuel lines and places you cant torch.