Rusty Savage Clean-up

Bert223 · November 26, 2006, 08:10 PM

Hello Everyone,

I have a Savage Police Tactical that has gotten quite rusty. Most of the barrel is rusty. The action seems fine, there is a little rust on the bolt not much. My questions are:

1. What is the best way to remove the rust? I was thinking scotch brite or wire wheel. Or should I use some type of rust removing chemical like naval jelly?

2. It originally had the Savage parkerized matte black finish. What kind of finish could I put on it? Should I use an automotive paint or something different? I want to keep it the same matte black style finish.

3. When refinishing the barrel and action can I just tape off the muzzle and inside the action to keep the paint out?

Any suggestions here would be much appreciated.

Thanks Everyone

cntryboy1289 · November 26, 2006, 08:40 PM

If it was Parkerized, you could have it redone and make sure to seal it well when you are done. I might have it Parked and then Paint it with the paint of your choice, but I recommend Duracoat myself. It will seal the metal and keep the rust from coming back. I would at a minimum have it bead blasted to remove the existing rust, otherwise it can continue to rust even under the paint.

Bert223 · November 28, 2006, 01:54 PM

Thanks, I'll look into it

Bill DeShivs · November 28, 2006, 02:03 PM

Soak it liberally with WD 40 and let it sit in a warm spot for a couple of days. Then spray it again and wipe it with a coarse cloth. You may be surprised at how much rust comes off. You can try 0000 steel wool, but it may brighten the metal.
Bill

November 26, 2006, 08:10 PM	#1
Bert223 Member Join Date: May 23, 2005 Posts: 77	Rusty Savage Clean-up Hello Everyone, I have a Savage Police Tactical that has gotten quite rusty. Most of the barrel is rusty. The action seems fine, there is a little rust on the bolt not much. My questions are: 1. What is the best way to remove the rust? I was thinking scotch brite or wire wheel. Or should I use some type of rust removing chemical like naval jelly? 2. It originally had the Savage parkerized matte black finish. What kind of finish could I put on it? Should I use an automotive paint or something different? I want to keep it the same matte black style finish. 3. When refinishing the barrel and action can I just tape off the muzzle and inside the action to keep the paint out? Any suggestions here would be much appreciated. Thanks Everyone

November 26, 2006, 08:40 PM	#2
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	couple of ways to go If it was Parkerized, you could have it redone and make sure to seal it well when you are done. I might have it Parked and then Paint it with the paint of your choice, but I recommend Duracoat myself. It will seal the metal and keep the rust from coming back. I would at a minimum have it bead blasted to remove the existing rust, otherwise it can continue to rust even under the paint.

November 28, 2006, 01:54 PM	#3
Bert223 Member Join Date: May 23, 2005 Posts: 77	Thanks, I'll look into it

November 28, 2006, 02:03 PM	#4
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,988	Soak it liberally with WD 40 and let it sit in a warm spot for a couple of days. Then spray it again and wipe it with a coarse cloth. You may be surprised at how much rust comes off. You can try 0000 steel wool, but it may brighten the metal. Bill