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bhornjr · August 19, 2009, 10:07 PM

I have had success with a bit of steel wool moistened with WD-40. Yes, I know that WD-40 will foul primers so I only use a light spay on the wool and wipe it dry after cleaning, then a thin layer of gun oil before putting into storage. The first couple of time I tried this I was afraid that the wool might scratch but if you use light pressure on the rust it will come off and leave the metal beneath clean.
BTW the last time I did this was on a stainless Blackhawk and it worked like a charm.

August 19, 2009, 10:07 PM	#14
bhornjr Member Join Date: June 4, 2008 Posts: 92	taking off the rust I have had success with a bit of steel wool moistened with WD-40. Yes, I know that WD-40 will foul primers so I only use a light spay on the wool and wipe it dry after cleaning, then a thin layer of gun oil before putting into storage. The first couple of time I tried this I was afraid that the wool might scratch but if you use light pressure on the rust it will come off and leave the metal beneath clean. BTW the last time I did this was on a stainless Blackhawk and it worked like a charm.