What type of sandpaper to remove rustspots?

Johnny Peppers · 09-18-2002, 10:52 PM

For those that don't recommend using steel wool on a rust blued weapon, remember that the original finish was obtained by removing the rust formed by the blueing solution with either steel wool or a carding wheel. Repeated applications of the blueing solution followed by more rubbing with the steel wool or "scratching" with the carding wheel finished the process. The rust blue is tougher than the old "charcoal blue" applied on a very highly polished surface by Colt. If care is taken with 4/0 steel wool and a good oil or penetrant, no harm will come to the finish. As someone mentioned, always try to use the steel wool in the same direction as the machining marks. Remember that any blue will come off if rubbed long enough with anything.

09-18-2002, 10:52 PM	#7
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	For those that don't recommend using steel wool on a rust blued weapon, remember that the original finish was obtained by removing the rust formed by the blueing solution with either steel wool or a carding wheel. Repeated applications of the blueing solution followed by more rubbing with the steel wool or "scratching" with the carding wheel finished the process. The rust blue is tougher than the old "charcoal blue" applied on a very highly polished surface by Colt. If care is taken with 4/0 steel wool and a good oil or penetrant, no harm will come to the finish. As someone mentioned, always try to use the steel wool in the same direction as the machining marks. Remember that any blue will come off if rubbed long enough with anything.