How to remove rust

['ol shooter]

I start with Rem-Oil and medium bronze wool, if not enough then 0000 steel wool, gently working the surfaces while avoiding over working sharp edges.

[Waffleobill]

I usually just shoot off the rust spots with a second gun.

[Sabian722]

Be careful with vinegar - that's how they remove bluing for a refinish. Paper towels are abrasive.

Usually kroil or ballistol soak followed by flitz polish on an old t-shirt is your best bet. If you can't find flitz, get a can of never-dull.

Don't store guns in pistol rugs - a sure way to encourage rust.

Pistol rugs? Is that the same as those Allen gun socks?

[dvs762]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLaBFkeHG0A

[Musubi1000]

Steel wool sounds like a good start. Flitz is always good to have around anyway. I like the shoot the rust off with another gun. And dvs762 what is that machine. I want one!

[jcj]

I've used this with great results. Spray, let soak, and wipe down. Repeat if needed.

http://www.amazon.com/Kano-Aerokroil-Penetrating-aerosol-AEROKROIL/dp/B000F09CEA

[L84CABO]

I have been caring for abused guns for several decades. Here is what I do....Get some 0000 steel or bronze wool, and using oil for a lubricant, rub gently on the affected area. All the surface rust will come off and you won't hurt the finish. I know that there may be some that claim that steel wool will harm the finish, but in my experience that just isn't so.

+1. Finish up with some Renaissance Wax.

[gsparesa]

If this if on the barrel, and it is deep, you might want to have a 'smith verify that it is still safe to shoot.

I'm not sure any Smith or gun shop can conclude that the firearm is safe to shoot. Without knowing the barrel specifications and the severity of the corrosion pits how can they give you a scientific report? Who would own the liability? You need to send the firearm back to the manufacture.
I had my grandfather's Winchester model 92 that had pitting in the rifle barrel. My grandmother gave me the firearm years after grandpa died. I took it to a gun shop and they would not make a determination. So, I decided to get some "home science". I purchased a box of Remington 44-40 ammunition and went into the fields. I asked my friend if he wanted to shoot the old gal first but he refused. Smart. So I did it myself and I found that it was OK to shoot. Lucky, I guess. I did say a prayer before I pulled the trigger.

[gsparesa]

Does anyone have the Kroil Maintenance Ideas booklet?

[Barbarosa]

Pistol rugs? Is that the same as those Allen gun socks?

Those zip-up cases usually made from fake leather or heavy nylon and lined in fake sheep wool - those are gun rugs.

[Sabian722]

Those zip-up cases usually made from fake leather or heavy nylon and lined in fake sheep wool - those are gun rugs.

Word. Thanks for the tip!

[Varg Vikernes]

I've been wondering about this lately. Outside of the normal 'techniques' there's a product called Metal Rescue now being carried by Home Depot, and previously hyped by one of the guys on American Pickers. It removes rust...only. I haven't tried it yet, but since bluing is a controlled rust, I'm wondering if it will remove it also. There are a few collectables I've run across, that going down to bare metal wouldn't be a bad thing....

I would think that it would remove bluing too. Just use oil and a rag IMHO

[oath-keeper]

Use Frog Lube. Ready for all of the a mature experts. 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. If you are against it cool. I love it. Shoot more than many, have quite the collection never 1 issue. Let the whining begin. I have found CG has its share of little wussy crybabies that know it all. And hatever you do don't accidentally post in the wrong section. My lord they come out in droves. Carry on little girls.