[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Rust on weapons

Posted: 12/5/2005 1:14:54 PM EDT

Hi all

I have a question tonight, which I probably know the answer to but thought there might be something better to try.

I was a little lazy last time I went to the pit. I came home and placed my weapons in the basement. Well sometime went by and I went to place them in proper storage. I noticed that a few of them had developed a little surface rust, on some locations. It appears to be touch locations from my hands.

What is the latest or recommended method to clean off the rust?

Thanks
Joe

Posted: 12/5/2005 2:54:50 PM EDT

[#1]

I use CLP on surface rust.

Posted: 12/5/2005 5:33:59 PM EDT

[#2]

It'd depend on the finish too, but if the CLP doesn't work (it'd be my first choice too) I'd try a bit of Never Dull wadding.... but be careful! It may damage some finishes....

T Bone (Detroit).

Posted: 12/6/2005 6:06:51 AM EDT

[#3]

Kroil and 0000 steal wool (nothing more abrasive than 0000)

This is what I was told to use by my gun guy.

Lucky for me I get to try it out on my friends shotgun, not mine!!

I'll let you know how it works.

Posted: 12/6/2005 9:37:46 AM EDT

[#4]

Yeah, what G22 said. Do not rub hard. Apply the Kroil and let it sit for a while, then apply some Kroil to the steel wool (OOOO) and rub gently. Let the wool do its job without much pressure.

Posted: 12/6/2005 11:03:49 AM EDT

[#5]

No to steal the thread, but is Never Dull all right to use on parkerized finishes?

Posted: 12/6/2005 2:04:53 PM EDT

[#6]

Ok Guys

I know about the CLP. I have all the steel wool, from staingin/ urathaninig. Waht is Kroil, something I can pick up at gander mountain?
Joe

Posted: 12/6/2005 4:36:54 PM EDT

[#7]

You can use WD-40 too. That's what I use, that and 0000 wool.

Posted: 12/6/2005 6:20:06 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
No to steal the thread, but is Never Dull all right to use on parkerized finishes?

It was on mine. Used it on an old Ithaca 37 shotgun that is parkerized. Still, finishes vary, use lightly, and test in an area you won't see all the time to be sure.

T Bone (Detroit).

Posted: 12/7/2005 3:08:30 AM EDT

[#9]

And to keep the rust from comming back or away in the first place. after you shoot or handle your firearms wipe them down with a RIG-RAG, it takes seconds to do and saves you alot of hassle later.

Posted: 12/7/2005 3:47:07 AM EDT

[#10]

Kroil is an outstanding penetrating oil that is also used by benchrest shooters as a bore cleaner.
I don't know if GM carries it, but many well stocked gunshops have it. I've seen it at industrial supply houses and some auto prts places as well.

Posted: 12/7/2005 8:32:15 AM EDT

[#11]

Also, if you got rust on it once, chances are if you let it get dry, you will get rust again in the same place. Make sure to keep it well oiled and periodically check it to make sure it hasn't come back.

Posted: 12/13/2005 3:06:57 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Hi all

I have a question tonight, which I probably know the answer to but thought there might be something better to try.

I was a little lazy last time I went to the pit. I came home and placed my weapons in the basement. Well sometime went by and I went to place them in proper storage. I noticed that a few of them had developed a little surface rust, on some locations. It appears to be touch locations from my hands.

What is the latest or recommended method to clean off the rust?

Thanks
Joe

Break Free CLP, wipe off the rust first and then coat all metal layers with CLP and wipe off the excess.

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