how to remove tiny rust spots???

[Doubless]

You guys are going to think I am nuts, but try crumpled up newspaper first. Many years ago (late 1972) I had an 870 Wingmaster that rusted almost overnight after a pretty wet duck hunt. I took about three full sheets of newsprint, crumpled them up and wrapped them around the barrel. I was amazed at the result; the rust came off and the bluing at least appeared to be unaffected.

Over 40 years later, that barrel still looks surprisingly good for its age...

 

[italiansport]

I agree with those recommending 0000 copper or brass wool. Lots of oil and rubbing gently will remove most light freckling. Once done, remove the oil with alcohol and wipe dry. Apply a coat of Renaissance Wax and you are good to go. Do not store guns in oil unless you maintain them on a regular basis. Oil attracts dust and when the oil dries up, you are left with the dust. The dust then attracts moisture and moisture causes rust. Most gun freckling is caused by dust. This is why we wax our cars, to prevent rust.

This is also an excellent way to stop or prevent the rust that occurs under the wood stocks on most handguns. Wood also attracts moisture and stocks left on a handgun will cause frame rust. The wax creates a barrier that prevents this.

Hope that helps.

I totally agree and have used nothing but hard wax on my guns for many years. If you oil the exterior of your gun it will attract airborne particles. If you periodically wipe down your guns with a rag you will be dragging this airborne grit along and into the surface.
Jim

 

[Randy Bill]

My great-uncle taught me the copper penny method long enough ago that all the pennies were copper; make SURE you're not using the newer copper-plated ones! Be aware that we are continually bathed in silica (grit) on a microscopic and near-microscopic scale. Said grit is on your eraser, in your eraser, your copper wool, your bronze wool, your newspaper, your copper penny, and anything else you decide to rub your tiny rust spot with. And yes, certainly the iron oxide comprising the tiny rust spot is abrasive. So, for that museum quality cleanup: sharpen a pencil length piece of #9 copper ground wire to a sharp point and with oil applied to affected area gently work the point ONLY on the tiny rust spot. Remember, any contact with the surrounding blued area is just abrading with our enemy silica. And yes, do keep "flushing" with oil. This is from a perfectionist, me.

 

[Yoters]

Learned this in gunsmithing school and have used it many times since. Use a nickel and Kroil and rub the spot away. The rust will be removed but expect a pit beneath the removed rust.

 

[snake803]

Fine grade bronze wool (available at Ace Hardware stores) and Kroil has always worked well for me.

+1
JIM................

 

[snake803]

You guys are going to think I am nuts, but try crumpled up newspaper first. Many years ago (late 1972) I had an 870 Wingmaster that rusted almost overnight after a pretty wet duck hunt. I took about three full sheets of newsprint, crumpled them up and wrapped them around the barrel. I was amazed at the result; the rust came off and the bluing at least appeared to be unaffected. QUOTE]

Brand new freshly washed burlap works with kroil on the really nasty spots...
JIM........

 

[Philblack]

Buy some Pre-lim (see Picreator, they are the ones who make the Renaissance Wax too). Ideal fort light rust...

 

[Daimler1989]

thanks everyone,

I tried the pencil method and found it ok. You still can see the sports, but they are flat now when sliding along it with your finger. That's ok, the gun isn't supposed to be a collectible...

I put about 200 rounds through it on saturday and sunday - a very sweet shooter, DA & SA trigger is really great. Didn't expect this from a gu that cost me about 400 $ (= 300 €)

best regards
Ulrich

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