Rust Removal Methods

[Col_Crocs]

Since I was already leaning towards the topic of rust in my previous thread, I did a quick search but couldnt find a thread on treatments so I thought Id start one and hopefully get some inputs from those of you with more experience, for those like myself, with less.
Let's narrow things down a bit to medium - near heavy rust and into 2 categories.
1. On visible parts like on the barrel or BCG
2. In hard to reach areas, between the HG Cap and FSB, on the barrel nut etc...

[markm]

CLP and toothbrush or similar brush. and...

CLP drip in narrow gaps.

[mark5pt56]

It helps to let it soak overnight as well. If it's a hard case, let it soak, wipe off and reapply and let soak some more. If need be, use(with very light pressure) a brass toothbrush. Bore solvent will remove any residue from the brush.

Now--how to keep this from happening?

From my experience, people are afraid of oil on thier weapons. Speaking of the outside, I would rather have some dust build up vs. rust. When done shooting --and cleaning, take a moment to drip a drop around the fsb, on both "top sides" so when in storage, it will seep around and under the fsb. I usually wipe down the outer portion of any steel component/part with the wet patch that was run through the bore-even if chrome lined. If it's a work gun, disregard the bore thing and do normal cleaning on it. In storage, I do a light coat on the BCG and add more before shooting.

I don't wipe off anything on the outside, it'll burn off.

I don't buy the "I only clean it every 5k, etc, etc" Do you wipe and clean your tail after every trip to the pool? or do you wait a month? --rust/rash

[bill_d]

col,
you need some weaponshield.
attack the rust with a brush.
then scrub the rust with hot water and detergent
dry real good then scrub with isopropyl alcohol 91%
dry real good again, then apply weaponshield.
apply weaponshield a few more times in the next few days
and you will notice a blackish tint where the rust was.
its not rust anymore.

[Ziptie]

Naval jelly. Wipe on, wait, wipe off. it gets all the flaky rust off, cleans and seals the steel underneath.

Ziptie

[scottryan]

From my experience, people are afraid of oil on thier weapons.

No kidding. I will never understand it.

[Col_Crocs]

Thanks everyone! I used to use WD40. Tried it on surface rust on a barrel and a bit on a FCG. Funny, rust came right off the FCG and took quite a bit on the barrel.
Ill keep your suggestions in mind but hopefully Ill never have to use them.

[bill_d]

NEVER USE NAVAL JELLY ON YOUR WEAPON!

don't do it, the reciever and lots of other parts are aluminum.

your rifle does not need an acid bath.

[TOrrock]

0000 steel wool works well with either a good solvent like Shooter's Choice or Hoppes, or CLP/FP10/Ballistol.

It won't mess up the finish around it, and gets rust off well.

[Redhat]

+1 for 0000 steel wool and CLP (oil). Rub lightly