How do I safely remove surface rust from the front sight of my AR-15? Like a fool, I stored it in it's soft case in a locker in my cellar without silica gel or other protection. I'll never do that again!
2007-07-02 05:43:28 · 10 answers · asked by Ed_Fett 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Usually, light surface rust can be effectively dealt with by getting some very fine steel wool. Rub very gently, with something like WD-40 added or sprayed on beforehand, and it should come right off.
If the rust is really heavy, you'll need some kind of chemical rust remover, such as Birchwood-Casey Rust and Blue remover.
In either case, you'll want to re-blue or in some way protect the metal so it doesn't happen again.
You can find all you need at the local Wal*Mart or most gun shops. Follow the directions on the bottles for removing the rust and re-blueing and you'll do fine. They also make touch-up pens that do the same kind of job. I've never used one, so I can't say how well they work, but I've re-blued several guns and been very happy with the results.
2007-07-02 06:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Shrimp 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For light surface rust I recommend OOO steel wool. Saturate part of the pad with a rust inhibitor, rub lightly till the rust is removed. I use Break free C.L.P.. I've used G-96 Gun treatment and I prefer it to all others for the problem you describe. The G-96 is a great cleaner /lubricant. it will evaporate in two or three weeks and wont leave a film or residue. Check out the other answers. One is sure to work.I don't know about using a bore brush on the barrel. I would purchase a bronze cleaning brush,( looks like a big toothbrush) also a plastic bristle brush might be better.
2007-07-06 15:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by roaddrvr43 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised that you stored a gun dry! You should only do that to a Glock. If rust is minor, just use a little bit of steel wool with some oil. If it is major, you might have to work harder at it and then maybe get the front sight refinished. It all depends on severity. I have even seen stainless steel S&W revolvers with rust on them from being stored dry.
Only hardchrome and tennifered steel are truly rust resistant.
2007-07-02 17:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by david m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a Copper Cleaning brush ( a used one any caliber- doesn't matter)and some light oil or WD-40.The AR-15 has a hard shell alodized finish that will wear off with too much abrasion or forced rubbing. Once clean, coat the area with some LSA or RIG (Rust Inhibiting Grease). Been there done that!
2007-07-02 13:11:59 · answer #4 · answered by JD 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
An old stiff bristled toothbrush would be the best. Use it with WD-40 or about any good gun oil. It will not remove any finish that is not already removed by the rust.
2007-07-02 15:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
before you do anything try a pencil. It works on really thin rust and leaves a light coat
2007-07-03 18:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by uncle frosty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put some gun oil on a rag, and rub the rust off.
2007-07-02 09:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
use paper towel to apply COCA-COLA to the rust and then rub it with alluminum foil. after you may want to clean it with water because of the stickyness.
2007-07-02 08:41:40 · answer #8 · answered by horginshnorts 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Use Gunzilla and a toothbrush, or CLP and a toothbrush.
2007-07-06 12:12:03 · answer #9 · answered by burnettjv 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use heavy duty aluminum foil like you were using sand paper*... No joke, it works*...
2007-07-02 06:37:26 · answer #10 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋