Stopping Rust - Page 2

DocSkunk · 01-21-2017, 10:39 AM

I have had a few people suggest stripping it, filling in the pitting, and having it (fake)gold plated, and just make it a shooter. Afterwards use black to fill in the DWM and 1916 markings. I may do it for the experience. So far this has been a great experience, learning alot. (I do not plan on ever selling either of my lugers.)

rhuff · 01-21-2017, 12:52 PM

It is your Luger, so it all depends on what you want to do. If you are having fun, and learning about Lugers, then I see no reason to not proceed. If you don't like your "new" finish, then strip it and start over.....no harm, no foul. It is not now, or ever will be, a collector Luger, so enjoy it, and learn from it!!

chuck17 · 01-21-2017, 03:06 PM

You could make that luger look great again! First, do not gold plate it!

There are 1001 options. You could sand it by hand, carefully trying to keep the edges sharp. Then try your hand at rust bluing. I would recommend the Pilkington's rust blue product, but any rust blue formula would probably look good. Another option that I have done is to hand sand it, then sandblast, then parkerize it and then gunkote it. You could skip the sandblasting and parkerizing. Lastly, you could send it out to someone to refinish, but where's the fun in that? You could leave it as is, but life is too short to shoot an ugly gun. Good luck.

tomaustin · 01-21-2017, 10:10 PM

the quote of the month---"life is too short to shoot an ugly gun"

Sergio Natali · 01-22-2017, 12:56 PM

I use WD 40 mainly as a water /moisture dispersant, but for cleaning guns I've always used plenty of BALLISTOL that shouldn't be bad to your skin either.

DonVoigt · 01-22-2017, 03:21 PM

Ballistol stinks!

But it must work ok, been around for 100 years or so.

WD-40 = Water Displacement(formula #40)

Eugen · 01-23-2017, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Ballistol stinks!

But it must work ok, been around for 100 years or so.

WD-40 = Water Displacement(formula #40)

I find it interesting how we perceive and/or use different products. Ballistol for example, I find myself drawn to that product and use it regularly on my gun bench for a variety of reasons. The label lists many uses and I check off on most of those.

Don, regarding the smell, well, I would refer to it as more of an aroma. I mean I kind of like it. OK, perhaps I should say that I don't mind it.

As for the ubiquitous WD-40, now that crap stinks! While I occasionally use it and have several cans laying around, it is generally not my first product of choice. I am not that impressed with it. Did I mention that stuff stinks?!

Now back to the point. I would agree with Don, that I would use Ballistol (or Kroll) for rust removal, before I would pick up that stinky and less effective WD-40.

DocSkunk · 01-23-2017, 08:59 AM

well i soaked it in Liquid Wrench for a month....it seemed to to the trick. sofar i dont see anymore red rust. Now i think im at the point to blue it, gold plate it, cerakote it, or paint it pink with hello kitties on it. at a impasse at this moment.

Major Tom · 04-02-2017, 01:42 PM

WOW! That is rusty. Hope you didn't pay too much for it. As for rebluing it, keep in mind, that it will have to be buffed really goof possibly removing any stampings. Also, deep rust pits will show show up like a dog at a cat show.

01-21-2017, 10:39 AM	#21
DocSkunk User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I have had a few people suggest stripping it, filling in the pitting, and having it (fake)gold plated, and just make it a shooter. Afterwards use black to fill in the DWM and 1916 markings. I may do it for the experience. So far this has been a great experience, learning alot. (I do not plan on ever selling either of my lugers.) __________________ Just like a skunk, I spray and pray...with abit of aim. Hail Odin the All Father and Hail Tyr may they bless my weapons of war and keep my aim true. Looking for mag: SN 7887 SN 6728 Have: SN 1207 wood bottom. SN 6024

01-22-2017, 12:56 PM	#25
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I use WD 40 mainly as a water /moisture dispersant, but for cleaning guns I've always used plenty of BALLISTOL that shouldn't be bad to your skin either. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

01-22-2017, 03:21 PM	#26
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Ballistol stinks! But it must work ok, been around for 100 years or so. WD-40 = Water Displacement(formula #40) __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-23-2017, 08:59 AM	#28
DocSkunk User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	well i soaked it in Liquid Wrench for a month....it seemed to to the trick. sofar i dont see anymore red rust. Now i think im at the point to blue it, gold plate it, cerakote it, or paint it pink with hello kitties on it. at a impasse at this moment. __________________ Just like a skunk, I spray and pray...with abit of aim. Hail Odin the All Father and Hail Tyr may they bless my weapons of war and keep my aim true. Looking for mag: SN 7887 SN 6728 Have: SN 1207 wood bottom. SN 6024

04-02-2017, 01:42 PM	#29
Major Tom User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: S.E. Iowa Posts: 483 Thanks: 533 Thanked 227 Times in 124 Posts	WOW! That is rusty. Hope you didn't pay too much for it. As for rebluing it, keep in mind, that it will have to be buffed really goof possibly removing any stampings. Also, deep rust pits will show show up like a dog at a cat show. __________________ I Build Custom Pistol Boxes

01-21-2017, 12:52 PM	#22
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,287 Thanks: 2,702 Thanked 971 Times in 716 Posts	It is your Luger, so it all depends on what you want to do. If you are having fun, and learning about Lugers, then I see no reason to not proceed. If you don't like your "new" finish, then strip it and start over.....no harm, no foul. It is not now, or ever will be, a collector Luger, so enjoy it, and learn from it!!

01-21-2017, 03:06 PM	#23
chuck17 User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fla Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	You could make that luger look great again! First, do not gold plate it! There are 1001 options. You could sand it by hand, carefully trying to keep the edges sharp. Then try your hand at rust bluing. I would recommend the Pilkington's rust blue product, but any rust blue formula would probably look good. Another option that I have done is to hand sand it, then sandblast, then parkerize it and then gunkote it. You could skip the sandblasting and parkerizing. Lastly, you could send it out to someone to refinish, but where's the fun in that? You could leave it as is, but life is too short to shoot an ugly gun. Good luck.

01-21-2017, 10:10 PM	#24
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	the quote of the month---"life is too short to shoot an ugly gun"