Rust Removal

[StPatrick]

I need to remove surface rust from the exterior of a blued 870 barrel (grandfather's shotgun, been in storage for 20 years, cleaning it up for dad). The blue is still in great shape, so I want to be as gentle as possible.

What are the best methods / got any good tips?

[Mike.357]

the times I have done this I used a brass brush and CLP. Never seemed to hurt anything.

[Garufa]

0000 steel wool and plenty of oil applied gently helps.

[Lumber_Jack]

0000 steel wool and plenty of oil applied gently helps.

I did this on my 870, worked great. Be gentle with the steel wool

[pcrc11]

Also recommend 0000 steel wool and rem oil. Cleaned up rust specks on a Krag Sporter I have to just like new.

[R1100R]

There is a product called Blue Wonder gun cleaner. It removes surface rust with a passing over it with a patch and no steel wool. This is some of the best stuff I have ever used for cleaning. It does not remove the blueing. I am down to my last little bit. It is hard to find in the store. But on there website it gives you a locator.

Home Page Blue Wonder Gun Care Products - Cleaner, Bluing and Protection

[gunrunner32]

I've always just wrapped the parts with surface rust on them in an oil rag and let it sit for a day or 2 reoiling the rag anytime I passed by then with a coarse nylon brush and oil I'd give it a good scrubbing.

[Lumber_Jack]

Oh and don't store the gun in a traditional padded gun case. They absorb moisture from the air and hold it close to the barrel. I learned this the hard way.

[Guest samcro]

There is a product called Blue Wonder gun cleaner. It removes surface rust with a passing over it with a patch and no steel wool. This is some of the best stuff I have ever used for cleaning. It does not remove the blueing. I am down to my last little bit. It is hard to find in the store. But on there website it gives you a locator.

Home Page Blue Wonder Gun Care Products - Cleaner, Bluing and Protection

Agreed the best Products !

[StPatrick]

There is a product called Blue Wonder gun cleaner. It removes surface rust with a passing over it with a patch and no steel wool. This is some of the best stuff I have ever used for cleaning. It does not remove the blueing. I am down to my last little bit. It is hard to find in the store. But on there website it gives you a locator.

Home Page Blue Wonder Gun Care Products - Cleaner, Bluing and Protection

I picked up a tube at Franklin Gun, and I'm converted! Not only did it help with rust, it's been great at removing years of caked up grime. I wholeheartedly recommend this stuff for any serious cleaning job.