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How should i take out an old rusty screw?

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How should i take out an old rusty screw?

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When working on a half-rused 1970 El Camino, we soaked all stuck and rusted screws in WD-40 to loosen them. However, I think WD-40 is a bit too harsh for wood and would likely ruin your finish. If you go to your local Home Improvement store, you should be able to find some simple Silicone spray lubricant which might do the trick – Try to find some stuff in the spray can that doesn’t contain much petro-derived chemicals to ensure you’re wood’s OK. For example, this Liquid Wrench product would be a good choice; http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pr… Just spray it over your screw, let it sit for a bit to penetrate, and it can work wonders for removal. If that doesn’t do it, you might have to exert some force to get it out. If you strip the screw head, you can use a Dre

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