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02-15-2012, 10:29 AM
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Cleaning up a Blued gun??
I bought a 28-2 that needs some cleaning. Has light rust and just needs a lot of TLC. I'm using Big 45 Frontier, Hopps and Break free. Is there anything else that y'all are using that I'm missing?
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02-15-2012, 11:45 AM
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Automatic transmission fluid is great for removing rust. Last year I bought a Ruger Super Black Hawk cheap because it had a lot of surface rust. Took it apart and soaked all of the metal parts in new transmission fluid for about a week then gently scrubbed it down with some very fine steel wool soaked in same. Didn't hurt the blue, removed and stopped the rust. Do a search for a home made concoction called Ed's Red. It's a combination of automatic transmission fluid, kerosene, and acetone and is great for removing all sorts of grime without hurting the finish. Stinks though, and should be kept in a metal can, not plastic.
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02-15-2012, 02:38 PM
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I use Ballistol Sportsmans Oil. It is available in aerosol cans. Spray the revolver with Ballistol and then place it in a zip lock bag for a couple of hours.
Take it out and clean it as you normally would and viola! Clean pristine blue gun.  Ballistol also works pretty well on copper/lead barrel fouling. Regards 18DAI
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02-15-2012, 08:51 PM
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I have removed light flecks with oil and a plastic mesh sack that oranges come packed in you can rub as hard as you need with out worry abot removing the blue, this will only work on light rust. Jeff
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02-15-2012, 08:58 PM
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Soak it in Kroil overnight and use very fine steel wool.
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02-15-2012, 10:29 PM
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i'm with 18DAI...ballistol is has been around for over a hundread years and is fantastic
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02-16-2012, 02:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MichiganScott
Soak it in Kroil overnight and use very fine steel wool.
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Never use STEEL wool on a firearm- use bronze wool.
The tiny steel fibers break off and get into places no matter how careful you are, then they create new rust.
The Kroil soak is a good idea-as is Ballistol. Then use fine bronze wool.
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02-16-2012, 07:41 PM
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I used #0000 steel dipped in oil on my leo model 10. It removed all of the rust, and did not hurt the blue. As mentioned bronze wool may be better, but it worked for me. I cleaned the gun numerous times before I was done. I got directions from another site. Good luck, and be careful! (take it slow and easy) Bob
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