RUST!! dont we all hate it!

[sd_fox_racer]

this was on my Kimber Custom II. I did not have flitz so i used something from work that we use often and works well. Frog lubbed the crap out of it after.
Before:



After:



Stuff i used. you wont find this at your local store or online.

[223556]

Was it just the top of the barrel?
Sorry to see this.
It does look rather clean and new everywhere else!
Have read a few threads about Kimbers having rust and still new!

[therza2071]

They rust because Kimber, for whatever reason, seems to think that it's a good idea to leave bare steel.

Glad there wasn't any permanent damage or pitting, OP.

[sd_fox_racer]

it was just the top of the barrel no where else. and it is new got it for valentines day, put maybe 200-250 rounds threw it it had some minor rust, not as bad when i lats put it away i guess i didnt oil it good enough. it did come off with just rubbing that compound on a rag and not even 5 minutes.

[Ubermcoupe]

Im interested to know more about your “Steris: Pry"

[sd_fox_racer]

we use it on stained surgical instruments, over time they become rusted, stained, etc...we use this as it works fast with little scrubbing and comes right off with water and dosent damage delicate instruments in anyway. i have used this stuff on widows with watermarks that nothing will take off and this stuff takes it right off. if you know anyone close who works int he medical field and the use Steris equipment or products im sure they can get you a bottle.

[Ubermcoupe]

we use it on stained surgical instruments, over time they become rusted, stained, etc...we use this as it works fast with little scrubbing and comes right off with water and dosent damage delicate instruments in anyway. i have used this stuff on widows with watermarks that nothing will take off and this stuff takes it right off. if you know anyone close who works int he medical field and the use Steris equipment or products im sure they can get you a bottle.

Would something like this strip off the finish, ohh I dunno, on say a Glock?

[223556]

Interesting, I will need to look up some Steris.
My aunts a nurse so I will ask her and see if she can snag me a bottle perhaps hehehe

[sd_fox_racer]

Would something like this strip off the finish, ohh I dunno, on say a Glock?

to be honest i have no idea, and i would not want to find out the hard way. it does not hurt the finish on our instrumemts.

[Ubermcoupe]

to be honest i have no idea, and i would not want to find out the hard way. it does not hurt the finish on our instrumemts.

I could see this stuff working on steel/stainless types stuff (like surgical equipment) but I wonder if it would effect a blued type finish.

O well.

[skyscraper]

Where are the "made inthe USA kimber guys"?

I had the same problem and had to use flitz on my kimber 1911... Seems like Kimber should care a little more about their end product.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

It's a common issue with newer Kimbers. I spent a day while working for a LGS as an armorer cleaning flash rust like that from Kimber barrels. No other pistol in the same display case exhibited it.

You've caught it before it could become a problem, well done! Keep the barrel oiled, check frequently to ensure it doesn't dry out, and it's not a huge problem. You could have the barrel coated or plated which would end the problem permanently.

[LovingTheYear1911]

I've never had an issue with my made in the USA Kimber.

[Plisk]

Oddly enough, I've seen a lot of surface rust develop on Kimber barrels. Something with their steel I would assume.

[Fishslayer]

Oddly enough, I've seen a lot of surface rust develop on Kimber barrels. Something with their steel I would assume.

You'd think for $1K+ they could afford to schmear a little oil on things...