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Searched and didn't find anything relating to matt black finishes.  Have a 25 y/o Luppy Vari x3, and the related scope rings both in matt black.  Noticed a small spot of surface rust on the top half of the mounting ring, what is a good way to remove the surface rust on the mounting ring, none on the scope.  TIA

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If oil itself does not take it off then gently scrub with 0000 steel wool and oil.


Plus one on this. If it doesn't look good to you after take a small bit of cold blue on the 0000 steel wool and lightly buff the area. My favorite for this is Oxpho blue from Brownells
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Thanks for the suggestions, and what does the brown paper bag do?  is the rougher surface of the paper bag the "sandpaper" so to speak in this example??

 

In a way I guess. The paper isn't abrasive, but it will help rub the rust particles off. The trick is to let some penetrating oil work on the rust for a while to loosen it.

 

You will have a blemish after the rust is gone, the trick is to blend it in to make it less noticeable. On a matte surface that means not polishing with anything abrasive. The 0000 Steel wool has almost no abrasive effect, but it will be more than the paper.

 

Start out slow and work your way up, remove just the rust then blend in the blemish with a little cold blue. I like the oxpho blue because it doesn't need any particularly great cleaning or surface prep. In addition it is a little lighter and can be layered up to get the best match. Several applications will darken it but don't rush the process.

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