Fredwalton Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hi I've just taken my gun out of my cabinet and there was what looked like Mold on the stock. What would have caused this and is there anything I can do to prevent it happening? Where my cabinet is is cold so maybe a bit damp in there, would some damp proof paint help? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Dampness! Get a dehumidifier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 One of those heating bars in the room,cupboard will help. Wipe over all metal parts with an oily wrag and spray inside the barrels with VP90. Silica gell will remove moisture too but I don't think it would be a long term fix. If it's not sorted you will soon end up with a rust problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 hello, where is your cabinet situated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 hello, where is your cabinet situated? In a cupboard. As I said it does feel a tad cold in there as two of the walls are outside walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredwalton Posted December 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 I have also just given another good clean like I did before I put it away with gun oil etc. But will buy a can of vp90 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 I had a similar problem last year, I used one of those vp90 sachets and wiped the gun stocks down with tea tree oil, it's a natural anti fungal and smells nice too, also left a rag soaked with the stuff in the bottom of the cab. then moved the cabinet to an internal wall. you might want to try a gun sock or something similar if you can't keep your cabinet dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewluke Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 i had the same problem but now store my guns in a silicone impregnated gun sock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) as Dougy has suggested if your cabinet is in a smallish cupboard then a little tube heater on all the time will cure ya prob . had same prob with small cupboard housing cabinet with 2 external walls so have a 40w tube heater in mine . £13 off E- Bay, cheap fix if you have no other location for your cabinet. Edited December 31, 2015 by Remimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Try the cheapest option and get some of the silicon sock things. I recently bought 2 off the bay for under £10 posted. Even if they do not control the moisture they will prevent all the accidental knocks that your cabinet can inflict, upon your guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remimax Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 (edited) Try the cheapest option and get some of the silicon sock things. I recently bought 2 off the bay for under £10 posted. Even if they do not control the moisture they will prevent all the accidental knocks that your cabinet can inflict, upon your guns. , the socks are great, got em on all me shotguns but not seen any for rifles. Edited December 31, 2015 by Remimax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kody Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 Your not using it enough it needs some fresh air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted December 31, 2015 Report Share Posted December 31, 2015 If 40W will keep it dry, then a light bulb on the floor will do the job. I've heard of welding rods being kept dry in the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 if you dont have electric by your cabinet just use them dehumidifier packs 5 for 3 quid .youl be surprised how much water they collect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
796 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 If 40W will keep it dry, then a light bulb on the floor will do the job. I've heard of welding rods being kept dry in the same way. all I use a box with a light bulb in keeps them nice and dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Try cutting/sticking polystyrene ceiling tiles on the inside of your cabinet-use decorators caulk as glue-it helps keep a constant temp inside the cabinet and prevents condensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisR10 Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 The mold will most likely be growing on the oil left on the stock from your skin, I had this problem so just gave the wood a little more attention when cleaning. I also have the heating on nice and warm in the room with my cabinets in, it's the warmest room in the house! We're shivering downstairs while the guns enjoy the warmth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 Bet There Are Loads Of Guns Out There With a lot of Mould On.. After Some time like that in the Cupboard , You will find the wood Turns almost to Balsa Wood.. Had To try and Cut the Checkering on some of these guns, it just wants to Crumble to Dust.. if its that bad its gone beyond help, and would need new stock, if it was of any Value that is::: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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