Rust Removal

• Dec 14, 2015

• #1

Chris

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I had the wand in the one safe go bad. I now have some lesser rifles with slight mildew/mold on their wood and surface rust on some of the metal (spots where there wasn't as much oil). While it's not pitted these spots aren't coming off with a quick wipe down. Anything I can do to remove without removing the blue of the metal? Please chime in. These guns are not high dollar guns but they should look nice at least. Thanks Chris

 

• Dec 14, 2015

• #2

iH8DemLibz

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I'm a fan of 0000 steel wool and lots of WD-40.

A super ultra soft furniture polishing pad will work too.

Keep it wet and go slow with just a little pressure.

 

• Dec 14, 2015

• #3

Sticky

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iH8DemLibz said:

I'm a fan of 0000 steel wool and lots of WD-40.

A super ultra soft furniture polishing pad will work too.

Keep it wet and go slow with just a little pressure.

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^^^ this.. I just use gun oil and 0000 steel wool to remove rust areas from my no longer blued B-80 shotgun receiver... works like a champ.

It won't hurt the bluing where it remains, mine is worn from many years of hunting and has some bluing in areas, it's fine and I polish the whole receiver with super fine steel wool when it gets a bit of rust from neglect...

 

• Dec 14, 2015

• #4

BossmanPJ

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iH8DemLibz said:

I'm a fan of 0000 steel wool and lots of WD-40.

A super ultra soft furniture polishing pad will work too.

Keep it wet and go slow with just a little pressure.

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I did the same on an old shotgun. Turned out well. It almost had a polished look when I was finished.

 

• Dec 15, 2015

• #5

K31

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I haven't tried this yet but some people swear by it.

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/

 

• Dec 15, 2015

• #6

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D.Dasher

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0000 Steel Wool and Turpentine

 

• Dec 15, 2015

• #7

Chris

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Thanks to everyone. Guess what I'll be doing this weekend. Chris

 

• Dec 15, 2015

• #8

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Melnic

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From what little I have done, I let soak with Kroil first for days before doing anything else.
Kroil will soften it up so your not scratching anything else applying more force than needed.

 

• Dec 15, 2015

• #9

Pinecone

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0000 steel wool and any lubricant.

Gun oil, motor oil, 3 in 1 oil, etc.

 

• Dec 15, 2015

• #10

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EddieB

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iH8DemLibz said:

I'm a fan of 0000 steel wool and lots of WD-40.

A super ultra soft furniture polishing pad will work too.

Keep it wet and go slow with just a little pressure.

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I've not used WD-40, but this is my method used with Kroil. Go slow. Be patient. I have removed rust from many guns without removing the bluing in this manner.

Eddie

 

• Dec 15, 2015

• #11

Makanik

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Kano Kroil. Works magic. I use it I many automotive apps. From removing rust, to protection, to also being one of the best penetrating oils on the market. It is the "Oil That Creeps"

 

• Dec 17, 2015

• #12

Rick3bears

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I'm a fan of Frog lube. I brush it on and let it sit over night. Then GENTLY scrub it with 0000 steel wool. I did this on an 1890ish double barrel shotgun that was a rust block and it came out nice. This does not fix pitting, but will remove surface rust. Hope this helps.

 

• Dec 18, 2015

• #13

Pale Ryder

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Just saw a video about this yesterday on you tube.
3 n 1 oil and a copper penny in place of the steel wool. Less removal of the bluing and no scratch since copper is softer than the steel. MUST use a copper penny from before 1982. If I can find link will give it, otherwise search you tube.

 

• Dec 18, 2015

• #14

Pale Ryder

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https://youtu.be/

 

• Dec 18, 2015

• #15

K31

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Before you put them back:

Eezox

 

• Dec 18, 2015

• #16

rouchna

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K31 said:

Before you put them back:

Eezox

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This! Eezox goes on all my guns.

 

• Dec 18, 2015

• #17

Bob A

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K31 said:

I haven't tried this yet but some people swear by it.

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/

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Amway sells this, or something very like it, as "scrub buds". Been using them on rust for years.

And yes, Eezox.

 

• Dec 18, 2015

• #18

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mace2364

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Try electrolysis. I've had really good luck with it. Haven't had any damage to the finish underneath either the times I've used it.

 

• Dec 19, 2015

• #19

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Blacksmith101

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+1 on Kroil it gets under the rust.

 

• Dec 19, 2015

• #20

FrankOceanXray

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mace2364 said:

Try electrolysis. I've had really good luck with it. Haven't had any damage to the finish underneath either the times I've used it.

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Thus is the finest way to remove rust.

SCIENCE!!!!