What to use to remove rust?

[stzd8]

My Sig 229 has some tiny rust spots on the rear top of the slide. Since this is a Stainless Steel on Nitron finish, what can I use to remove the rust without affecting the finish?


thanks,

 

[mete]

" Stainless steel on Nitron finish "?? Are you sure it's stainless steel ? Anyway light rusting is best removed with fine 0000 steel wool and a good gun oil.

 

[stzd8]

Yes, the Sig 229 is a Stainless with Nitron finish

Yes the 229 has a stainless steel slide with a nitron finish.

Will this wool scratch off the nitron finish?

 

[P95Carry]

Only prob with steel wool - it can embed miniscule steel particles - those then too can rust.

I would use a very light pressure with softest Scotchbrite material - with dish soap as lubricant. Phosphate is a good rust neutralizer/inhibitor but not sure what would happen with use here - discoloration probably. If careful polishing of area does ameliorate the problem then keep it protected after with Boeshield or CLP film - or RIG etc.

Others may have better schemes.

 

[crt360]

Ballistol might work. I've used it to remove rust with fair to excellent results on old blued guns and stainless knife blades. Apply, wait awhile, scrub with rag, repeat.

 

[sumpnz]

IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS ADVICE. THAT RUST HAS RENDERED YOUR GUN UNSAFE TO FIRE.

Send it to me immediately for proper disposal.

It's for the children.

 

[stevelyn]

BULLFROG rust removing gel. It's environmentally safe. Dissolves rust, rinses off with water and leaves behind VpCIs to prevent further rust.

 

[P95Carry]

stevelyn - Bullfrog - where to get it???

 

[larryw]

Web Site: http://www.bull-frog.com/

Read about it: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_1_50/ai_110470553

Buy it: http://www.action-electronics.com/bfremove.htm or http://www.zap-enterprises.com/bf_product_list.html

 

[P95Carry]

Larry - thank you Sir

 

[larryw]

Go to bed, Chris!

 

[P95Carry]

Yeah - 'bout time I did LOL

 

[faustulus]

I have had sucess using the green scotchbrite pads and a lot of oil. lightly go over the spot with the pad and it should take it away without too much damage to your finish. polish as required.

 

[BluesBear]

You could also try electrolytic rust removal on the slide. That would preserve the finish and remove ALL of the rust.