rust on gun

[mattyg1086]

I keep my guns in the loft and they are getting small rust patches and ive trued that vp90 stuff or whatever its called but its not working ive coated them in oil to try and stop any more rust and am thinking about getting a small tube heater to take the chill out of the air and fitting it next to the cabinet. Will this help? Also how much would the rust cost to get fixed and is there anywhere good in bedfordshire?

[saddler]

Fix the Rust? Cost??

 

Use Parker Hale stuff called "Youngs .303"

OR

Ed's Red

OR

Kroil

...not necessarily in their order of efficiency, more like the ease at which they can be sourced!

 

spread a few drops of one of the above, then allow to soak in.

Give it a few seconds then use extra fine steel or copper wool.

Rub until rust is gone. Repeat as necessary....

 

Did a couple of airguns last week that were in a right state.

One has changed back to almost new condition with less than 30 minutes work...

 

Prevention?

Use a different surface moisture barrier - silicone spray perhaps?

Or wax paste.

THEN - store the guns in a special silicone impregnated full length knitted sock.

Edited March 13, 2016 by saddler

[TONY R]

simoniz original wax, or if you want a spray next best thing is ignition sealer car plan holts its vertualy the same.

[clakk]

put disposable dehumidifier pots in your safes ,youl be surprised ,change mine every 2/3 months water filled every time.The loft heats n cools every day/ .night so condensation is always going to be an issue.pay 3 quid for 5 ,well worth it if you dont have a power supply for a heater atb

[coatesy75]

so take them out of the loft .

[mattyg1086]

Taking them out of the loft is not an option im afraid its a condition of the my wife who is a paramedic and is scared one of the kids will get hold of them and hurt or kill themselves

[bruno22rf]

Then let your wife pay for the damage - if my other half was being unreasonable then a few choice words would sort the issue. Other option would be to pop down to your nearest Homebase and buy some Polystyrene tiles and some Decorators Caulking - cut the Tiles to fit and line your cabinet with them. Make sure that your guns are not really cold when you put them away and use something like Napier Gun Cleaner on the metal.

[Wingman]

Simoniz etc and other waxes give some protection but the proper stuff for the job is "Renaissance Wax". It was specifically designed to protect items in long term storage and is used by the NRA in the US and the British Museum. Super stuff and works great if when you take your guns out in t he rain!

 

http://www.picreator.co.uk/articles/3_renaissance_wax.htm

Edited March 14, 2016 by Wingman

[mattyg1086]

Thanks everyone

[rjimmer]

Perhaps you have 'sweaty' hands. Wipe every metal surface with oily cloth after every handling.

[brett1985]

any electrical sockets nearby?

 

I may be able to help...

[browning123]

Napier VP90 sachets placed in the gun cabinet - I use them in my four cabinets and have never had problems.

[figgy]

Matty are all the knives and medicines kept in a locked cabinet in the loft as they can do harm too.

 

Being a paramedic you think she would be a bit more understanding.

 

Cabinet heater is the only way to be sure of keeping your guns in good nick.

Edited March 14, 2016 by figgy

[mattyg1086]

Matty are all the knives and medicines kept in a locked cabinet in the loft as they can do harm too.

 

Being a paramedic you think she would be a bit more understanding.

 

Cabinet heater is the only way to be sure of keeping your guns in good nick.

I know mate tell me about it shes coming round though

[Westley]

Is moving the cabinet down and putting the Kids in the loft an option

[chris1961]

Try a reptile heat pad but put it under a folded towel should keep moisture at bay

[Roy King]

you could also try some silica gel sachets you get wit some products. I ave 5-6 of these in my cabinet and in thee amo compartment.

[Guest Wilksy]

Be careful not over dry your wood out, cause cracks!

[saddler]

I know mate tell me about it shes coming round though

How hard did you have to tell her that she lost consciousness?

Paramedic???!! My experience of the medical professions = biggest self-medicators of alcohol on the planet.

 

And if she is SO concerned that the kids will get access to the guns, make them give you back the spare keys you had cut for them!

 

WIMMIN...!

 

[HDAV]

Taking them out of the loft is not an option im afraid its a condition of the my wife who is a paramedic and is scared one of the kids will get hold of them and hurt or kill themselves

 

Kids can get into a steel box with mortice locks if it's not up a small ladder..... but if it isn't up a small ladder they are bound to get in.....(not sure how her profession is relevant tho)

 

Other option convert the loft into a man cave with proper heating and insulation.

Edited March 14, 2016 by HDAV

[snow white]

Small 12volt buld fitted in cabinet will take the damp out

[bornfree]

Rs do a range of self regulating cabinet heaters starting at about 15 watts.

[B25Modelman]

or get yourself one of these,

 

[rjimmer]

Other option would be to pop down to your nearest Homebase and buy some Polystyrene tiles and some Decorators Caulking - cut the Tiles to fit and line your cabinet with them.

Insulation should always be on the 'outside' to avoid condensation on the inside.

[Alycidon]

I also use Napier and packs of absorbant granules but still re oil and re clean every few months.

 

I think the americans do a 40w heater for the job but this will be 110 volt. I think a 40w light bulb in there would do the same job, perhaps fixed through one side panels of the cabinate,

 

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