sks

jok3r · December 17, 2008, 09:08 PM

i figured out what corroded my sks it was a batery my dad put in my trunk it leaked acid... damn it. where the acid got on it it looks like regular steel not gun metal black. my boss says i should clean it and buy some thing they sell to "blue" the steel. wut you guys think? theres also really smal amounts of rust forming on the rear sight. i also heard there are pretty good clear coats i can put on it after i fix the color any one know any?

JonnyReb · December 17, 2008, 09:21 PM

Jokr,,,you can go to walmart and pick up a bluing touch up kit. Use fine steel wool to get the rust off the gun and then alcohol to insure its very clean and degreased. The blue kit will have instructions.

Or...it might be the time to consider your very own "custom" paint job

Inspector3711 · December 17, 2008, 11:48 PM

Buy some Gunkote from Brownells... It's a super tough bake on finish.. Comes in all sorts of colors... I'd do matte black.

Mac's! · December 18, 2008, 11:36 AM

Before you start thinking about making it look good again, you need to stop the acidic corrosion process. Remove the stock and field strip the rest of it. Soak the metal parts in a baking soda/water solution. Brush the parts, rinse with clean water, dry, oil and then start thinking about making it look again.

The baking soda and water solution will neutralize the acids. Also, it's not just the acid liquid that will corrode stuff. The vapors will do a good job of rusting too. (Your rear site?) While you're at it, you need to check your car trunk. The acid will rust it out. Keep your powder dry, Mac.
Tuff-Gun Finishes. The Name Says It All.
Mac's Shootin' Irons
http://www.shootiniron.com

December 17, 2008, 09:08 PM	#1
jok3r Junior Member Join Date: December 13, 2008 Posts: 4	sks i figured out what corroded my sks it was a batery my dad put in my trunk it leaked acid... damn it. where the acid got on it it looks like regular steel not gun metal black. my boss says i should clean it and buy some thing they sell to "blue" the steel. wut you guys think? theres also really smal amounts of rust forming on the rear sight. i also heard there are pretty good clear coats i can put on it after i fix the color any one know any?

December 17, 2008, 09:21 PM	#2
JonnyReb Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2008 Location: Central N.C. Posts: 157	Jokr,,,you can go to walmart and pick up a bluing touch up kit. Use fine steel wool to get the rust off the gun and then alcohol to insure its very clean and degreased. The blue kit will have instructions. Or...it might be the time to consider your very own "custom" paint job

December 17, 2008, 11:48 PM	#3
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	Buy some Gunkote from Brownells... It's a super tough bake on finish.. Comes in all sorts of colors... I'd do matte black.

December 18, 2008, 11:36 AM	#4
Mac's! Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2001 Posts: 129	Before you start thinking about making it look good again, you need to stop the acidic corrosion process. Remove the stock and field strip the rest of it. Soak the metal parts in a baking soda/water solution. Brush the parts, rinse with clean water, dry, oil and then start thinking about making it look again. The baking soda and water solution will neutralize the acids. Also, it's not just the acid liquid that will corrode stuff. The vapors will do a good job of rusting too. (Your rear site?) While you're at it, you need to check your car trunk. The acid will rust it out. Keep your powder dry, Mac. Tuff-Gun Finishes. The Name Says It All. Mac's Shootin' Irons http://www.shootiniron.com