The Township Dump Manager came across a bag of M-1 clips that somebody tossed there. Some are rusted beyond hope, but a couple dozen might be salvaged. Any suggestions on rust removal? Thanks.
Also with vinegar - especially if you heat it - will essentially return a poor mans parkerization to them.Vinegar. You don't need anything fancy. Submerge for an hour, rinse with water.
I do this with carbon steel knives that are in the white, but I wrap them in a vinegar soaked paper towel for a couple hours, puts a funky paper towel looking pattern on them and blackens the steel. Holds up pretty well and resists corrosion better than a goofy paint job.Also with vinegar - especially if you heat it - will essentially return a poor mans parkerization to them.
Todd.
That's where I first learned of it accidentally - knives.I do this with carbon steel knives that are in the white, but I wrap them in a vinegar soaked paper towel for a couple hours, puts a funky paper towel looking pattern on them and blackens the steel. Holds up pretty well and resists corrosion better than a goofy paint job.
Immerse them in Evaporust overnight.
The Township Dump Manager came across a bag of M-1 clips that somebody tossed there. Some are rusted beyond hope, but a couple dozen might be salvaged. Any suggestions on rust removal? Thanks.
Minty Garand for a girl?Lots of good suggestions here. I don't really have anything to add other than that "Rusty Garand" would be the coolest baby name ever.
All good suggestions. Once they,re clean they will all go bang.
Ah yes, the rifle that goes "Ping"...This is so very wrong.....they will not go bang.....they will go PING