Rust on my nickel plated pistol?

Question

How can I get surface rust off my nickel plated 38- special pistol?????????

Answer 1

i allways use flitz metal polish on all of my guns. do not use any kind of acid based cleaner on a nickle or stainless gun. the flitz will not only remove the rust, it will also protect it from rusting.

Answer 2

Nickel Plated Guns

Answer 3

I have a S&W Model 586 that I've owned for 20 years now that has a nickel finish. Mine is very shiny and polished. Nickel will not rust. Yes, it can scratch, but not as easy as stainless steel. My stainless steel gun has a scratch on it. Not my nickel plated revolver. I've owned the nickel revolver longer and shoot it more. The nickel finish does not retain fingerprints. I've shot it, stored it for months and then came back to clean it and after cleaning all fingerprints are gone. Many don't like nickel as it looks like something a pimp might carry. I can see that even though I disagree. Basically what I'm saying is don't be afraid to choose the nickel finish. It's quite sturdy.

Answer 4

Uppps! Damage is done if there is rust on your gun. Nickel plating is pretty, but not that durable. Also, you can't get bore cleaner (which has chemicals to strip metal residue inside the bore) on nickle finish. The chemicals don't know that the metal plating is on the OUTSIDE, not inside the bore, and will do their best to strip it. I avoid buying nickle plated guns now, opting for good old blue steel or stainless.

What you can do is this. Have the nickle plating stripped and have the gun re-finished. If you have it re-nickled, use hard car wax generously on the outside and be really careful with the bore cleaner. Or opt for a more durable finish. The gunsmith can better advice you on this.

Good luck.

H

Answer 5

If it has rust through the nickel plate it has to be stripped and re-plated. Try removing the rust without further damaging the finish. Try a Chrome Cleaner first. Try a Kragen or Autozone.

Answer 6

If it has rusted enough to pit it doesn't matter much what you use, because the damage is irreparable. If it is just light rust, put some RemOil on it and rub it with your thumb and your thumbprints will remove the rust without damaging the finish.

Answer 7

I would take it to a specialist like matchgrade ammo or another gun repairman in your area...I wouldn't take the risk of damaging the pistols surface more than it already has been by attempting to try and repair it yourself.

Answer 8

Take a piece of heavy duty Aluminum Foil and crumple it up, and use it like you would sand paper on the rusted areas*... NO joke it really does work*.....

Answer 9

we have to assume it is rusting while it is stored.this can easily be prevented by using a silicone treated gun sock

Answer 10

very interesting question