I found some mags up in the attic. Been up there for a while. Looks like small rust spots are showing up on them. Not a lot. What's the best way to remove them?

How do I get these spots off? Dremel too?
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Brass brush or brass wool and a little oil...

Get some USGI mags and store them properly.

anything else?

Naval Jelly

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Naval Jelly

Description

For safe and easy removal of rust from iron and steel. Naval Jelly is useful for preparing metal surfaces for painting. Paint will adhere better to iron and steel surfaces when cleaned will Naval Jelly. It is also an ideal pretreatment for all galvanized surfaces prior to painting.

Technical Information

Appearance: Clear Viscous Liquid  Solubility: 100%
Density: 8.67Lbs./Gal.  pH Level: 1
Odor: Mild  Rinsing: Complete
Flash Point: None  Stability: Stable
Foaming: Moderate  

Directions

For general cleaning of iron and steel, apply full strength with a paint brush, roller or sponge. Allow a dwell time of 5 to 20 minutes depending on the amount of rust to be removed. If heavy encrustations are present, use a wire brush to clean before applying. In severe conditions, it may be necessary to apply Naval Jelly several times. If this occurs, allow a longer dwell time, overnight if possible.

Material Safety

This product is for industrial and institutional use only. Corrosive, contains phosphoric acid.

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Google it and you'll easily find it for sale.  Works wonders!

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Aluminum doesn't rust.

Are those British or USA

If British 000 steelwool and CLP then Krylon, Alumahyde II, Duracoat, etc.

If USA the trash bin is good for them.

Sure did.

I also used Flizt paste to smooth out the surface.

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Quoted: Aluminum doesn't rust. Are those British or USA If British 000 steelwool and CLP then Krylon, Alumahyde II, Duracoat, etc. If USA the trash bin is good for them.

Have no idea, bought them a couple of years ago. Their good mags, don't want to throw them out.

Count the welds.  If they have 8 welds, their British.  Love the British mags, they are my SHTF supply.  They can rust a bit on ya though.  Its good to keep the outsides oiled up with CLP.  That should keep any new rust off them.  Put in some green or Magpul followers in them also.