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How to remove rust from stainless guns?

8K views 42 replies 19 participants last post by  Bill DeShivs 
#1 ·
Dear fellow shooters,

I have a stainless steel revolver that has developed a bit of rusting on the outside. Looking for suggestions to safely remove it.

Thank you all in advance.

Boris
 
#39 ·
For some rust on metal, I saw a short segment using electrolysis. I have no idea if it would work on a gun or how long it actually would take to work, if indeed it would work. Has anyone heard of this method and actually have seen it work vs a speedup on TV?
 
#42 ·
I had a bit of rust on my sr9c stainless slide after leaving it in the holster for a long time. I used 0000 steel wool to take the rust off and it did not change the surface finish of the gun at all. I would recommend that method, it was quick and easy.
Using steel wool may leave behind steel particles, which will rust much easier than the stainless..
 
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