Blued rust

[BB Sniper]

Hi everyone...new to the forum today!

I was just wondering if anyone had any knowledge or expertise on at least maintaining a blued finish on antique pieces. If not maintaining it, then how to keep the rust at bay for as long as possible (without rendering the piece un-touchable with grease and grime). Any ideas? Thanks!

[Chris1]

Hi & Welcome,

I use either "Remington Gun Oil" or "WD40", Just a light coating after use. Has worked well for me for the last 20 Years or so.

Bound to be other ideas though!.

Regards...Chris

[I. J.]

Bound to be other ideas though!.

Regards...Chris

I say Balistol to you.

ATB
Ian

[Garvin]

Abbey do a metal protector that coats carefully degreased surfaces with a waxy film. When dry you can handle it without it coming off but it's not suitable for anything that gets much use. For that use oil as already suggested.

[pennineway.fswo]

Some people say 'do not use WD40 on your gun' as it will remove the blueing

This is nonsense

I agree with the gentleman above (Chris1)who recommends it to hold rust at bay

I do not know where the mis-information came from (possibly one of the comics) but WD40 is a rust inhibiter and I have a couple of old rifles that I bought new in the 80's and have rubbed down every time i have used them with a rag soaked in WD40

They still look like new!!The bluing is perfect!

But to be honest, any good oil (3 in 1 or Duckams 20-50) will preserve the finish on a blued gun, just make sure you rub it down before putting it away
Silicone oils also work well at preventing oxidation on ferritic surfaces

John

[johnbaz]

hi

i was once advised to use good quality beeswax on a sword that i own as oil will hold any particle matter that lands on it whether it be dust, flying insects or anything else, i don't use oil on my guns either, just best quality beeswax and as for rust- my guns are covered in it

not really, the only rust on any of my hardware was already there when i acquired it

i prefer using waz as, with oil, it gets on the hands everytime the gun is handled- wax doesn't as it is buffed off straight away (apparently it leaves microscopic polymers on the surface that won't let the moisture through


john

[nurek]

I say Balistol to you.

ATB
Ian

Ian,

Where can I get some?

Thanks,

Piotr

[Greylag]

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I do not know where the mis-information came from (possibly one of the comics) but WD40 is a rust inhibiter and I have a couple of old rifles that I bought new in the 80's and have rubbed down every time i have used them with a rag soaked in WD40

They still look like new!!The bluing is perfect!

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John

Hello John,

I think the idea came about because of the fact it is a rust inhibitor and blueing is a form of chemically induced rusting.

I use wd40 as well and have never had a problem with it damaging any of the blueing on any guns I've owned. I'm out on foreshores usually where there is a fair amount of salty moisture about but the wd40 has always coped so far with protecting my guns.

Regards

[BB Sniper]

Wow. Thanks for all the great replies guys! I would also like to know where to find "Balistol," as well as beeswax -- since I've never had a use for beeswax before The WD40 advice can get sprayed on today though...

[chrisn]

scparts.co.uk is where you can get ballistol,goooood stuff.

[Garvin]

scparts.co.uk is where you can get ballistol,goooood stuff.

Do you know how much do they charge for postage? I can't find any costs before they ask for your credit card details in the online shopping basket.

[Rob M]

i prefer using waz

john

I'm really surprised you don't have rust problems if you wazz on your guns!!!

[chrisn]

Do you know how much do they charge for postage? I can't find any costs before they ask for your credit card details in the online shopping basket.

i phoned them and placed order,dont remember how much postage, cant be much tho,theyre at gatwick.just looked on flea bay,sc are selling for £4.99 and £4.95 postage,theyve got us by the balls cos you cant get the oil imported from anywhere ive tried.

[Garvin]

i phoned them and placed order,dont remember how much postage, cant be much tho,theyre at gatwick.just looked on flea bay,sc are selling for £4.99 and £4.95 postage,theyve got us by the balls cos you cant get the oil imported from anywhere ive tried.

Thanks.

[johnbaz]

I'm really surprised you don't have rust problems if you wazz on your guns!!!

damn damn damn, there goes me- speed typing at fully four words per minute and almost setting the keyboard on fire with the friction


of course, i don't wazz on my guns (least not till i've had a gallon and a half)


john