Steve29 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 We went decoying on Saturday for the first time in a while and when I went to collect the guns from the cabinet one had white fluffy mould all over the fore end and the other had a light coating of rust all over the side plates, trigger guard and base of the barrels. They had only been in there for 6 weeks or so, it was a dry day when we last used them, and they were cleaned and oiled before being stored so it came as a bit of a shock! This isn't something I have come across before. I have only been using the current cabinet for 6 months or so and it's much smaller than the previous one, does that have anything to do with it? I assume it's a moisture problem so I've checked the cabinet and it's bone dry and i've also placed a cup of rice in the bottom of the store to see if that helps. No lasting damage has been caused this time, most just wiped off and the rust at the base of the barrels will come off with some persuasion, but does anyone have any other ideas on how I can prevent it happening again? I just spent a chunk of what little cash I have getting my AYA refurbished and serviced so am slightly concerned! Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have a few bags of silica gel in my cabinet. I spray all the metal work with WD40 and then wipe the excess off, each and every time I put a gun away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...howtopic=138860 Couple of ideas in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 its likely to be more to do with the house than anything, if the cabinet is bolted to a cold wall etc then it will be colder than the room so damp air will condense on the guns etc, doesn't need to be much. You want a sachet of VP90 in the bottom of the cabinet and also clean the metalwork before they go back and leave a light coating of oil on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I tried VP90, rice, gun socks and had no luck as my cabinet is bolted to an outside wall which is only 1 layer of bricks thick. Ended up with a 14watt reptile heater in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve29 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Mine is bolted to an outside wall so makes sense that it could be that, but it's not that cold yet is it? Don't fancy heating the thing so i'll try the VP90 stuff. Where can I pick it up from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I got my beretta out on Sunday and it had started to go again - rust that just rubs off, but still annoying! The heater uses very little power ( 1/4 of a lightbulb) and doesn't really heat the cabinet, just keeps it dry really! Had mine on for 4 months last winter with no ill effects, just a dry cabinet and rust free guns!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Mine is bolted to an outside wall so makes sense that it could be that, but it's not that cold yet is it? Don't fancy heating the thing so i'll try the VP90 stuff. Where can I pick it up from? VP90 is Napier of London £6 from most gun shops or online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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