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Posted: 7/20/2009 2:58:51 PM EDT
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I found an old family gun, a 30-06 winchester bolt completely covered in rust head to toe. Is there anyway to restore it? I was thinking of scrubbing it down with CLP and steel wool, maybe a little fine grit sand paper, and then reblueing it. Any advice? Abandon?
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I've been a machanic most my adult life.
I recently have been layed off, but the shop I worked for for the last 8 years has a sulution that we used for removing rust. It is a liquid you soak the parts in for up to 24 hours. It kills the rust, and it will come right off. It will leave a black residue that needs to be removed with a nylon brush. Metal majic is one name, there is another similar product, but dont remember the name. The stuff really is amazing on rust. Do a search, you might find a place that sells "samples" Good luck |
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Hey guys, thanks for all the replies. The pitting/rust does not seem to be too detrimental. I'll definitely scrub it down, blast it, and reblue. I'll post pictures perhaps along the way if you guys are interested. A good range report I think should help determine if it's a hanger or not.
I'll look into that metal majic. Thanks for the tip. Regards, Justin |
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