Question about cleaners

[jfwlb]

I posted in the off-topic thread from 45david1 and he suggested I cross post here so here it is.

I have a couple of Marlin revolvers that I assume are nickel plated. I would like to clean them up and get the crud off of them without harming the finish.

I have heard that kroil oil and copper wool is best for this but I wanted to get you all's opinion before I start. Good idea or is there something else I should use? Here is a picture of them for you.


Thanks,
John

[Milsurp Collector]

I have heard that kroil oil and copper wool is best for this but I wanted to get you all's opinion before I start. Good idea or is there something else I should use? Here is a picture of them for you.

Kroil and bronze wool, not copper wool http://steelwool.biz/Bronze_Wool.htm

Another thing you can use instead of bronze wool http://www.big45metalcleaner.com/Works/

I have used both with Kroil.



Another product I have used is Evaporust http://www.evaporust.com/evaporust.html

It will remove blued finish as well as rust, but won't affect plated finishes like nickel.

After you remove the rust, if you want to polish the metal I use Flitz http://www.flitz.com/p-16-flitz-polish-paste.aspx

It is non-abrasive and works well.

I used Evaporust and Flitz on this rusty Gewehr 98 receiver.

[jfwlb]

Thanks for the reply. My mistake, I meant to say bronze wool but had a brain fart. I actually have both the Kroil and the bronze wool, but I got them for another project and just wanted to make sure the wool would not mess up the nickel finish before I started.

[Milsurp Collector]

I assume you are using fine bronze wool.

To be safe, test an inconspicuous area (maybe under the grips) to make sure the bronze wool doesn't scratch through the plating. Use a light touch. Let the Kroil do most of the work by letting it dissolve and loosen the rust.

[jfwlb]

Thanks, will do.