I've come across a large set of automotive tools which have sat in the rain since 2011. They are nice Craftsman open/closed end large size wrenches, large and small sockets deepset 3/8" and 1/2". wratchets, extensions, torque wrenches, Vise Grips, etc The tools were taken care of until they were set out in the rain. They are quality Craftsman tools.
I'd like to remove the rust from the tools, and would like to know if there's anything other than CLR to do this. I don't mind elbowgrease, but would like some soaking type liquid to start the job. I've already cleaned up a wratchet, but some of the other tools have not only rust, but under the rust there is corrosion/pitting, which in some cases, prevents some of the wratchets from working. I know I can't fix that. Getting into the driver side of the sockets will be difficult, as will cleaning out some of the 12 point sockets.
Any advice?
TIA