Flitz

JWT · April 14, 2007, 03:16 PM

I noticed may posts that referenced Flitz as a polish to remove rust, scratches, etc. I ordered a tube and tried it on an old Model 24 Winchester double barrel that had a bit of rust and years of grime. I was amazed how easily and how well the gun cleaned up. It removed traces of rust but did not seem to harm the original bluing. So I tried it on an even older Model 1892 Winchester rifle and was equally impressed with the results. A great product for cleaning guns that have rust, scratches, etc.

huskylover · April 15, 2007, 11:20 AM

Flitz is great stuff.Sometimes I use it with a toothbrush on more corroded metal parts.

Abstract · April 15, 2007, 02:49 PM

Simichrome be good, too!

T. O'Heir · April 17, 2007, 01:09 AM

Use 0000 steel wool and some oil to remove light rust. Or a fine brass wire wheel in a bench grinder. Eye protection is required. Flitz is a metal polish.

JWT · April 17, 2007, 11:34 AM

Agree, Flitz is a metal polish, but it does a good job on light rust. The directions included with Flitz recommend using it with 0000 steel wool if necessary. I find it works fine just using it with a rag and a bit of rubbing.

April 14, 2007, 03:16 PM	#1
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Flitz I noticed may posts that referenced Flitz as a polish to remove rust, scratches, etc. I ordered a tube and tried it on an old Model 24 Winchester double barrel that had a bit of rust and years of grime. I was amazed how easily and how well the gun cleaned up. It removed traces of rust but did not seem to harm the original bluing. So I tried it on an even older Model 1892 Winchester rifle and was equally impressed with the results. A great product for cleaning guns that have rust, scratches, etc.

April 15, 2007, 11:20 AM	#2
huskylover Member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 21	Flitz is great stuff.Sometimes I use it with a toothbrush on more corroded metal parts.

April 15, 2007, 02:49 PM	#3
Abstract Junior member Join Date: December 25, 2006 Posts: 443	Simichrome be good, too!

April 17, 2007, 01:09 AM	#4
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Use 0000 steel wool and some oil to remove light rust. Or a fine brass wire wheel in a bench grinder. Eye protection is required. Flitz is a metal polish.

April 17, 2007, 11:34 AM	#5
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Agree, Flitz is a metal polish, but it does a good job on light rust. The directions included with Flitz recommend using it with 0000 steel wool if necessary. I find it works fine just using it with a rag and a bit of rubbing.