Best way to remove rust on blued gun?

[Tonyt915]

Recently picked up this P210 from a pawnshop and obviously it could have been cared for better. The rust spots are just on one side and not major but I don’t want to damage any more area than I have to trying to remove it. I’ve read bronze wool and oil should do the trick but wanted to hear opinions if that’s the best plan of attack or if I should do something else.

 

[no2gates]

I have never tried this, but I heard from someone that swears that Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work well on rust without damaging the surface.
Again, I don't know this to be true.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Bronze wool or 0000 steel wool will work great with some light gun oil and some light rubbing.

 

[V-Tach]

0000 Steel wool a little oil and a little less pressure......rub it off....should be fine.....

 

[Tonyt915]

Bronze wool or 0000 steel wool will work great with some light gun oil and some light rubbing.

Couldn’t find Bronze wool instock local, but had ACE order some for me. I’ve tried 0000 steel wool many years ago and it left scuff marks on the polished blue finish

I have never tried this, but I heard from someone that swears that Mr. Clean Magic Erasers work well on rust without damaging the surface.
Again, I don't know this to be true.

Reading into it

 

[Army 1911]

Steel wool promotes rust, use the bronze.

 

[Axxe55]

Copper brushes with a light oil and followed with some burlap or canvas and oil to buff it out.

Steel wool, even the finest grades will remove rust, but also the blueing as well.

 

[oldag]

0000 steel wool with a LOT of oil and light rubbing. Have done this many times over the year. The keys are a lot of oil and light rubbing.

 

[Tonyt915]

So I noticed last night, that the bronze wool ordered is course and not fine. Will it still be ok or should I order the fine?

 

[Army 1911]

The finest is what you want.

 

[Sasquatch]

I've had success with steel wool and oil. I'll also soak the parts overnight in an oil bath before attempting a job with that much rust, the bath lets the oil soak in and help loosen stuff.

 

[Lumberjack98]

This is what I used periodically on a pistol and had great results with it and it. I eventually had the pistol cerakoted.

Bore Cleaner 4oz Bottle - Blue Wonder Gun Care Products

The Blue Wonder™ Bore Cleaner completely removes copper & lead deposits, powder residues, plastic build-up, and black powder corrosion!

www.bluewonderguncare.com

 

[Axxe55]

This is what I used periodically on a pistol and had great results with it and it. I eventually had the pistol cerakoted.

Bore Cleaner 4oz Bottle - Blue Wonder Gun Care Products

The Blue Wonder™ Bore Cleaner completely removes copper & lead deposits, powder residues, plastic build-up, and black powder corrosion!

www.bluewonderguncare.com

Probably great as a bore cleaner, but have you ever used it on the blued surfaces? From reading about it, it seems rather aggressive and might be harmful to blued surfaces.

 

[Prisondoc210]

Copper wool and gun oil.

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[gasgas]

A copper penny and light oil
Works

 

[kenboyles72]

Recently picked up this P210 from a pawnshop and obviously it could have been cared for better. The rust spots are just on one side and not major but I don’t want to damage any more area than I have to trying to remove it. I’ve read bronze wool and oil should do the trick but wanted to hear opinions if that’s the best plan of attack or if I should do something else.

You can disassemble the pistol, remove any heavy or excess rust and boil the frame/parts in distilled water, this will turn red rust into black rust. Depending on the rust will determine how long to boil the parts, just keep boiling until the red rust turns black. Then dry and buff the parts.

 

[Maverick44]

You can disassemble the pistol, remove any heavy or excess rust and boil the frame/parts in distilled water, this will turn red rust into black rust. Depending on the rust will determine how long to boil the parts, just keep boiling until the red rust turns black. Then dry and buff the parts.

I have seen this done on complete basket cases. Seemed to work wonders.

You shouldn't have to boil for more than 10-30 minutes. Then, just buff the parts with the finest brass/bronze wool you can get. Oil it generously and let it soak in.

Before and after shot at about 15:50

 

[Grumps21]

I’ve had some pawn shop finds that had light surface rust, but no pitting. As others have stated, copper or bronze with any type of oil will work. I personally used a copper brush ( similar to a toothbrush in appearance) with gun oil as a lube. Works amazingly well.

 

[Geezer]

Bronze wool is what you need. Oil the rusty spots, rub with the bronze wool, wipe off. Will not harm the blueing.

 

[Tonyt915]

Let it soak since Wednesday with CLP and gave it a light scrub. Just enough to remove the brown but not enough to get to bare metal. I’m happy with it now.