Removing Rust?

Brasscatcher84 · August 11, 2011, 05:16 PM

I recently acquired an old NEF single shot 12 gauge, and while the bore and action look good, there's some rust on the outside of the barrel toward the muzzle.

A few years ago, I found a product that advertised that it would remove rust without damaging the finish. I tried it on another gun, and it worked. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS CALLED!!! It came in a little celophane bag that was sealed at the top with a paper tag stapled to it. It looked like a stainless steel pot scrubber, and it worked like a miracle.

Does anybody have any clue what product this was and where I can find it? I found it at a dealer booth at Wanenmacher's Gun Show last time.

GURU1911 · August 11, 2011, 05:22 PM

Have no idea what you are referring to, but a wad of 4-0 steel & some oil works well. Also a dab of flitz / simichrome metal polish & rub with a patch & elbow grease is another cure.

Tip: After all metal surfaces are clean, smear a light coat of liquid 100% carnuba on & let it air dry. Buff off the haze with a soft cotton towel. Really makes the metal shine & beads water like crazy---really cheap long-term metal protection. Also do the same inside the bore.

Guru1911

50 shooter · August 11, 2011, 08:08 PM

Check Brownell's website, they might have what you're looking for.

ClydeFrog · August 11, 2011, 11:54 PM

+1 for Brownells. They are 1st rate for cleaning, service & repair supply products.
As for products that can remove or reduce rust, check out www.Gunzilla.us www.Eezox.com www.weaponshield.com www.Mpro7.com (the new LPX is very good for firearms), Hoppes, Birchwood-Casey.
The German Ballistol & Eezox are fan favorites of many forum members.

After you clean or strip the metal, you may want to consider having the firearm treated with www.Bearcoat.com or www.Black-T.com to prevent wear/rust & speed up cleaning.

CF

Ideal Tool · August 12, 2011, 01:06 AM

Hello, Brasscatcher..Be aware that while the above methods are fine for removing surface rust, if the rust has progressed to any extent, there probably is pitting..there is no way to clean this up without polishing down to bottom of pits. I have found using a copper scraper works well to remove the rough stuff..don't use the late model penny though..their zink.

wild willy · August 12, 2011, 11:42 AM

Might have been big45metalcleaner

T. O'Heir · August 13, 2011, 01:38 AM

Sounds like a 'Scrub-rite'(guessing about the spelling/name) pad to me. However, like GURU1911 says, 0000 steel wool and oil works too. A light touch with a fine, brass, wire wheel in a bench grinder is faster. Eye protection is essential.

montelores · August 14, 2011, 09:04 AM

I may have the same pads - they are flat ribbons of stainless steel wool in a pad.

They worked very well for me, if I was careful.

Wet the rusted metal with Kroil for a period and allow it to penetrate the rust.

Rub gently with an oiled pad, but be careful on corners and edges of the blued surface.

The flat surfaces of the steel wool seem to "scrape off" the surface rust, while sliding across the blued surfaces.

Monty

Brasscatcher84 · August 14, 2011, 09:25 AM

That does sound like it, Monty.

Can you tell me what they are called, and if I can order them online?

montelores · August 14, 2011, 02:28 PM

Hi, Brasscatcher -

I looked it up on the Brownells website:

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...S_STEEL_SPONGE

This appears to be the product which I purchased from my local gun store. I used it at their suggestion.

I hope this helps -

Monty

Brasscatcher84 · August 14, 2011, 03:18 PM

Thanks a heap, Monty!

I've added it to my favorites tab, so I'll know where to find it from now on.

wild willy · August 16, 2011, 08:12 PM

http://www.big45metalcleaner.com/

This stuff has been around for years if you bought it at a gun show good chance this is what it was

montelores · August 17, 2011, 08:15 AM

willy -

That may be the same product as from Brownells - thanks for sharing the name.

Monty

wild willy · August 17, 2011, 12:26 PM

Its $5.00 shipping included so unless you need something else from Brownells its a better price

Te Anau · August 21, 2011, 08:55 AM

The big45 cleaner is the real deal and truly works wonders.

August 11, 2011, 05:16 PM	#1
Brasscatcher84 Junior member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 128	Removing Rust? I recently acquired an old NEF single shot 12 gauge, and while the bore and action look good, there's some rust on the outside of the barrel toward the muzzle. A few years ago, I found a product that advertised that it would remove rust without damaging the finish. I tried it on another gun, and it worked. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS CALLED!!! It came in a little celophane bag that was sealed at the top with a paper tag stapled to it. It looked like a stainless steel pot scrubber, and it worked like a miracle. Does anybody have any clue what product this was and where I can find it? I found it at a dealer booth at Wanenmacher's Gun Show last time.

August 11, 2011, 05:22 PM	#2
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Rust remover Have no idea what you are referring to, but a wad of 4-0 steel & some oil works well. Also a dab of flitz / simichrome metal polish & rub with a patch & elbow grease is another cure. Tip: After all metal surfaces are clean, smear a light coat of liquid 100% carnuba on & let it air dry. Buff off the haze with a soft cotton towel. Really makes the metal shine & beads water like crazy---really cheap long-term metal protection. Also do the same inside the bore. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

August 11, 2011, 08:08 PM	#3
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	Check Brownell's website, they might have what you're looking for. __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

August 11, 2011, 11:54 PM	#4
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Rust busters!... +1 for Brownells. They are 1st rate for cleaning, service & repair supply products. As for products that can remove or reduce rust, check out www.Gunzilla.us www.Eezox.com www.weaponshield.com www.Mpro7.com (the new LPX is very good for firearms), Hoppes, Birchwood-Casey. The German Ballistol & Eezox are fan favorites of many forum members. After you clean or strip the metal, you may want to consider having the firearm treated with www.Bearcoat.com or www.Black-T.com to prevent wear/rust & speed up cleaning. CF

August 13, 2011, 01:38 AM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Sounds like a 'Scrub-rite'(guessing about the spelling/name) pad to me. However, like GURU1911 says, 0000 steel wool and oil works too. A light touch with a fine, brass, wire wheel in a bench grinder is faster. Eye protection is essential. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

August 12, 2011, 01:06 AM	#5
Ideal Tool Junior member Join Date: October 6, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,080	Hello, Brasscatcher..Be aware that while the above methods are fine for removing surface rust, if the rust has progressed to any extent, there probably is pitting..there is no way to clean this up without polishing down to bottom of pits. I have found using a copper scraper works well to remove the rough stuff..don't use the late model penny though..their zink.

August 12, 2011, 11:42 AM	#6
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 404	Might have been big45metalcleaner

August 14, 2011, 09:04 AM	#8
montelores Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2009 Posts: 239	I may have the same pads - they are flat ribbons of stainless steel wool in a pad. They worked very well for me, if I was careful. Wet the rusted metal with Kroil for a period and allow it to penetrate the rust. Rub gently with an oiled pad, but be careful on corners and edges of the blued surface. The flat surfaces of the steel wool seem to "scrape off" the surface rust, while sliding across the blued surfaces. Monty

August 14, 2011, 09:25 AM	#9
Brasscatcher84 Junior member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 128	That does sound like it, Monty. Can you tell me what they are called, and if I can order them online?

August 14, 2011, 02:28 PM	#10
montelores Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2009 Posts: 239	Hi, Brasscatcher - I looked it up on the Brownells website: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...S_STEEL_SPONGE This appears to be the product which I purchased from my local gun store. I used it at their suggestion. I hope this helps - Monty

August 14, 2011, 03:18 PM	#11
Brasscatcher84 Junior member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 128	Thanks a heap, Monty! I've added it to my favorites tab, so I'll know where to find it from now on.

August 16, 2011, 08:12 PM	#12
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 404	http://www.big45metalcleaner.com/ This stuff has been around for years if you bought it at a gun show good chance this is what it was Last edited by wild willy; August 16, 2011 at 08:55 PM.

August 17, 2011, 08:15 AM	#13
montelores Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2009 Posts: 239	willy - That may be the same product as from Brownells - thanks for sharing the name. Monty

August 17, 2011, 12:26 PM	#14
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 404	Its $5.00 shipping included so unless you need something else from Brownells its a better price

August 21, 2011, 08:55 AM	#15
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	The big45 cleaner is the real deal and truly works wonders. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)