Steel wool rant (short)

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

I have never liked the brass wool as it tends to impregnate the surface with brass leaving a gold sheen on the pistol.

Cleaning with oil afterwards will remove the 'gold sheen'. I use a copper brush to remove light rust; it leaves the same 'gold sheen', which then wipes right off with a light oil impregnated rag.