barrel rust outside

[hunter1989 91]

hi how do i get rid of rust from the outside of my barrel,i got oil whats the best way to wipe it clear

 

regards steve

[Ron Weasley 83]

When you say rust, how bad are we talking? If it's corroded, it might be a wire brush/wire wool and re-blue job. If it's just a little surface rust, it should just wipe off with a bit of gun oil on a rag.

 

It's always a good idea to give your guns a wipe over with an oily rag when you've finished, sweat and perspiration in your hands can be quite corrosive and cause a little rusting.

 

And of course, never put your gun away wet! If it gets wet in the field, dry it thoroughly and wipe it over with an oily rag before it goes away.

[markha 99]

I religously wipe my whole gun down after use, with an old rag splashed with 3-in-1, oh and a drop of napier gun oil that I got as a free sample. 3-in-1 was originally developed as a gun oil, I wont pay extra for branded gun oils with an added 'nice smell' stuff that

[matt_hooks 188]

Just a few drops of oil on a clean rag should get rid of light rusting. If it's a bit tough for that, I use a bit of scrunched up aluminium foil. It takes off rust but doesn't touch the metal underneath, something to do with the relative hardheaded of aluminium, gun steel and rust. Also works a dream for rusty chrome parts!

[markha 99]

Top tip with the aluminium, not heard that one before, 1 point given

[rossy08 33]

Just a few drops of oil on a clean rag should get rid of light rusting. If it's a bit tough for that, I use a bit of scrunched up aluminium foil. It takes off rust but doesn't touch the metal underneath, something to do with the relative hardheaded of aluminium, gun steel and rust. Also works a dream for rusty chrome parts!

 

This is why i love this forum, top little tips like this, sound advice sp awarded from me to.

 

good on ya pal.

 

atb

Andy

[matt_hooks 188]

Awww, gee, thanks guys!

 

Just spotted a small typo, that's what you get for using an iPhone. Hardheaded should read hardness!

[air gun ant 1,666]

Top tip nice 1 just the imfo I needed :-)