Getting Rid Of Tiny Rust Spots

cirelaw · 07-18-2021, 08:20 PM

My 1911 has minor rust spots on the barrel? How do you deal with this blemish? TKS Eric

wlyon · 07-18-2021, 09:08 PM

I use 0000 steel wool and lots of light gun oil. Do not see how hard you can rub. Bill

cirelaw · 07-18-2021, 09:12 PM

Thanks Bill!

spangy · 07-18-2021, 11:14 PM

wlyon has it right IMO ... especially the 'Do not see how hard you can rub' part.
The objective is to gently remove all surface rust not the finish.

If you can get 0000 bronze wool that is preferable but not a game ender.
Bronze wool is non magnetic and easier to clean up ... micro magnetized steel wool particles hide in every crevice after any steel wool use

Curly1 · 07-19-2021, 12:47 PM

I use this

https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/

cirelaw · 07-19-2021, 02:01 PM

I just ordered it, tks

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Getting Rid Of Tiny Rust Spots My 1911 has minor rust spots on the barrel? How do you deal with this blemish? TKS Eric

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 2,610 Times in 969 Posts	I use 0000 steel wool and lots of light gun oil. Do not see how hard you can rub. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 624 Thanks: 3,163 Thanked 1,065 Times in 434 Posts	wlyon has it right IMO ... especially the 'Do not see how hard you can rub' part. The objective is to gently remove all surface rust not the finish. If you can get 0000 bronze wool that is preferable but not a game ender. Bronze wool is non magnetic and easier to clean up ... micro magnetized steel wool particles hide in every crevice after any steel wool use __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

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Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,244 Thanks: 125 Thanked 715 Times in 372 Posts	I use this https://www.big45metalcleaner.com/ __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Thanks Bill!

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	I just ordered it, tks