GBS Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 I need to remove some rust spots from the outside of the barrels of a side by side. Someone (Peter Peter/Cranfield) has already recommended using 0000 gauge steel wool soaked in oil. Does this remove any blacking in the process? I am very keen to retain the blacking of the barrels as it is currently in very good condition. All advice/suggestions greatly appreciated. Cheers, Gb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 00 wire wool and oil is the best way to remove minor rust from barrels and actions . Dont rub to hard and it wont remove any colouring . Rub to hard and you will have white barrels . Just take it easy and you wont have any problems . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Even the finest grade of wire wool is still mildly abrasive so it will remove the blacking at the same time as it removes the rust. If the rust spots are only small and you have a steady hand I would suggest that you try scraping off the worst of the rust before you try the steel wool. Try using something like a wooden lolly stick before you resort to metal scrapers. The longer you soak it for before trying to remove it, the better. Good luck. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBS Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Yes they are quite small, max 2mm across, seems odd that they have managed to break through the very good blacking. they are also quite far apart and not concentrated at any one point. Thank-you for all advice. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeihrauchPower Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 If it's only light surface rust then I'd just use an oiled cloth and buff away. It may tak a bit longer but you won't remove any blueing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Halfords sell somthing or cars called cure rust, dont know if this would be any good, but it has a chemical reaction that eats the rust away leaving you with a sound surface. Then all you would need to do is buy a touch up blueing pen and finish the job off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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