Probably a noob question but...

[TreyG-20]

Ok I got this marlin .22 mag last week and it has since found itself to be my under the back seat of my truck gun. The last few days the weather has been bad. Now some surface rust has appeared. No problem. I have it in a gun sock. What kind of oil would be best for low maintenance and rust prevention? Would the rem oil wipes be good for this? It is a blued finish. Would standard hoppes oil or clp work? I haven't tried any yet but just thought I'd ask. For people that have a weapon stored in the vehicle that may stay stored there for weeks at a time what should I use to keep the elements off it?

 

[Younggun]

I always sprayed remoil on rust prone surfaces and had pretty good luck. Any gun oil should prevent the surface rust if reapplied from time to time.

Hit the surface rust with some fine steel wool before oiling.


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[TreyG-20]

Will do. The steel wool won't scuff the finish? Or scratch it up?

 

[alexrex20]

just enough to remove the surface rust. it should be fine, just don't run the gun on a table-mounted wire wheel.

 

[RetArmySgt]

Clean it off then use Barricade.

 

[RetArmySgt]

Will do. The steel wool won't scuff the finish? Or scratch it up?

Use 0000 steel wool.

 

[TreyG-20]

Alright just came back from academy an bought about 80 bucks worth of stuff. Happens everytime I go in there but I'm sure I got enough to solve my problem lol.

 

[Acera]

If you plan on keeping in your truck permanently, you might consider applying a more durable finish like Cerakote or Duracoat.

 

[medalguy]

Try using copper wool. It's softer than steel but will cut rust very well. Thsn use a good gun oil, and DON'T keep the gun in a sock if it might get wet again.

 

[Deavis]

Get rid of the rust as advised and then a little LPS3 on a rag and you're done. It is slightly waxy, shake well, and just apply with a cloth. An added benefit, it smells good and keeps rust off for years and years and...

 

[bfm0072]

Firearm Lubricants and Cleaning Oils can be used for Firearms, Machines, and Metals - Clenzoil Worldwide Since 1948 - Clenzoil Worldwide, LLC Best stuff IMHO. Use it as a rust preventor and it is great. a little goes along way.