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8/4/2007 5:23:24 PM EDT
Well I bought a Sar-1 about a week ago, put it in my safe and just took it out to get it ready for a shoot tomorrow and noticed it has multiple spots of rust on it. It didn't have any when I put it in there a week ago. Its really humid here in NY and noticed other things also got rusted in there (non-firearm.) All my other firearms including my Norinco 56S are fine except the Sar-1. Are they just prone to rusting? Anyone else have this problem?
8/4/2007 5:32:50 PM EDT
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If it is really humid do you have dessicant bags in your safe and do you dry them out in the oven every so often? How about a GoldenRod dehumidifier in the safe?  Any rifle will rust if it is humid, if you don't clean and oil it.  I've had rust on my Norinco and my SAR-1 but it usually wipes of and is usually around the gas block.  Or it could be cosmoline seeping out.
8/4/2007 7:08:50 PM EDT
[#2]
A big +1 on the Dessicant or dehumidifyer Mak suggested. I might also suggest lubing your firearms with a very thin layer of gun "grease" instead of "oil" after cleaning. Less evaporation and seepage. I remember how bad the East Coast humidity was when I lived in Pittsburgh. Protect your investments man...!!!  
8/4/2007 7:22:44 PM EDT
[#3]
I ahve found most gun oils evaporate rather quickly, even 3-in-1

10W30 is my new lube/rust preventative of choice
8/5/2007 12:19:42 AM EDT
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I ahve found most gun oils evaporate rather quickly, even 3-in-1

10W30 is my new lube/rust preventative of choice


I use 30wt non-detergent oil, but I have been known to use left over 10W30 synthetic motor oil if I have a quart that I don't use completely.
8/5/2007 5:11:50 AM EDT
[#5]
Wipe your weapons off with Breakfree CLP in the spray can from Wally World. It works great. Very good at rust protection. WarDawg
8/5/2007 9:54:01 AM EDT
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Wipe your weapons off with Breakfree CLP in the spray can


That shit will stink up your house!. I like the wipe on kind better.  It has a thicker consistency. my opinion.....
8/5/2007 10:30:06 AM EDT
[#7]
Rather than using oil specifically made for guns, I have successfully used a waterproof grease for some time.  I especially like it for a AK's, as I see them as go-to rifles.
8/5/2007 10:37:51 AM EDT
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Quoted:

Quoted:
Wipe your weapons off with Breakfree CLP in the spray can


That shit will stink up your house!. I like the wipe on kind better.  It has a thicker consistency. my opinion.....


No, it is not "shit", it is a most wonderful perfume!
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