surface rust

[rustycheetah]

hey guys i just got an older 20 ga with some slight surface rust on the barrel does anyone know how to take it off and is there a way to repair the blueing on the barrel?

 

[RetArmySgt]

Some 0000 steelwool and oil will take the rust off without harming the finish, just dont go in cirlces and dont press hard.

 

[CanTex]

Dependent upon how rusted, If it is very light, I would oil the area and try and remove the rust with my fingernail at first, let the oil soak overnight before you try it. If that works, a few wipes with the 0000 steel wool to get it completely gone, using lots of oil and very little pressure.

Try not to just go over the same area (don't stop and start at the same point every time). If once you have the rust off and the finish does need touch-up you have a couple options. I have used a bluing pen, paste blue as well as liquid blue to replace the finish on a variety of guns. Clean well, apply properly according to directions and oil heavy after you are done. Re check and re-oil the work the next day to ensure you have stopped the bluing process.

Good Luck

 

[ROGER4314]

0000 and oil....good plan.

Flash

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

You may try "brass wool" as well. It's a little less likely to scratch then steel wool.

 

[Younggun]

Yup, super fine steel wool, I have used some super fine grit sandpaper and then finished with steel wool but ONLY if it was heavier rust and I planned on having to refinish it anyways. Sounds like steel wool is all you need. I haven't seen the blue paste, where is it available.

 

[navyguy]

When I inherited my Dad's Marlin 39A, circa 1975, it had sat in his basement closet for about 15 years. The entire outside had a light coat of rust.

I used this product with great success, followed by some additional cold blue. It looks perfect and has not re-rusted in 5 years.

Rust Removal with Blue Wonder Gun Cleaner Blue Wonder Gun Care Products - Cleaner, Bluing and Protection

 

[shooterfpga]

froglube. if its light rust. no sandpaper, no steel wool. just apply and rub with a patch or toothbrush.

 

[shortround]

EVAPO-RUST. Evaporust.com

Best rust removal product I have ever used.

Be well.

 

[btp]

That stuff is freaking magic. I picked up an old Taurus model 80 that had been thoroughly neglected in some closet for a decade. I took it apart, soaked in evaporust for 24 hours, and it looks like it just came from the foundry. Now I just need to find a place to blue it for me. I picked it up at O'riely's

EVAPO-RUST. Evaporust.com

Best rust removal product I have ever used.

Be well.

 

[shooterfpga]

brownells has bluing. if you wanna do it yourself.

 

[Nasa]

Check out Blue Wonder. Comes in blue or black. Catch video on Youtube. Worked really well for me. A little Blue Wonder cleaner with #0000 steel wool. Wipe it down, heat to a little above 145 degrees apply bluing to desired amount, apply developer, wipe with lube. Looks great. Use heat gun or butane torch to warm. Really simple. Did my barrel in about 45 minutes. Looks good. I bought some, used it and now I will use nothing else.

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[shortround]

A fellow had a table at a local gun show to sell his "Blue Wonder." He had quite a set up, complete with rusted shotgun barrels, butane torch, gun oil, and a rag.

He demonstrated his "heat the iron with a torch" technique, then apply the "Blue Wonder," and wipe with a rag and oil.

It was impressive.

Another fellow walked up to the table with a rifle he wanted to sell, but it had rust on the barrel. Asked if he could remove the rust, "Sure" said the "Blue Wonder" fellow. After a few minutes of heating the barrel, application of the product, and wiping it clean with an oiled cloth, the stains and rust remained.

Said the snake-oil salesman: This don't work on guns rusted by blood.

I don't know about it working miracles on bluing, but it is the best bore cleaner I have ever used.

Be well.

 

[TheDan]

It's called patina. It adds character... Just oil it and scrub with a rag. Some of the rust will come off with the rag, but whatever is left is just part the of the gun's finish. Shoot and enjoy!

 

[grasshopperglock]

It's called patina. It adds character... Just oil it and scrub with a rag. Some of the rust will come off with the rag, but whatever is left is just part the of the gun's finish. Shoot and enjoy!

True that

 

[wllmwallace]

+1 on froglube