Easy ideas to get surface rust off steel mags?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Easy ideas to get surface rust off steel mags?

Posted: 4/8/2006 10:30:50 AM EDT

I have a bunch of steel mags with surface rust and wanted to know if anyone has any easy ways to remove the rust without removing the finish. I would prefer something that is non-caustic.

Posted: 4/8/2006 8:00:44 PM EDT

[#1]

I'd recommend sandblasting them but it sounds like you don't want to do that. So, you might try applying some Naval Jelly to the rust instead.

Posted: 4/9/2006 5:47:23 PM EDT

[#2]

I was shown this trick in a gun shop for rusty barrels with blue on them. He took some steel wool that U use to clean dishes with ,the big stuff not the brillo pads and some CLP. It looks like big metal shavings. It cleaned all of the rust off and left the barrel really nice looking and it did not take the blue off the barrel. OUT. Tuna

Posted: 4/10/2006 4:31:51 AM EDT

[#3]

Or just try the rust converter primer from an auto parts store, clean/dry area, dab a bit on the rust, it dries black.

Posted: 4/10/2006 4:35:33 AM EDT

[#4]

FLITZ, will remove the rust without removing the finish, provided ya use it properly.

It'll also prevent the rust from returning.

Mike

Posted: 4/14/2006 6:53:15 AM EDT

[#5]

Some kind of oil and 00 steel wool. I use that to clean up surface rust on C&R guns. Works great.

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