Nothing brings back fond memories of 1980âs childhood quite like that morning American staple known as âbreakfast cereal.â Iâm not sure at what point we co-opted the term âcerealâ to basically convey a mostly sugar-laced, artificially colored bowl of glutonium, but the word has found its way into the American lexiconâ¦so be it.
Acid, specifically citric acid or acetic acid, is a great way to remove rust, particularly if it has formed on parts which can be easily removed and soaked. If, say, you want to remove rust from screws, remove the screws and soak them in vinegar.Take a half-litre plastic bottle, and put the screws inside.inse the lemon juice off with water, then wash the clothing as as normal. If the fabric is thick, and the rust stain particularly bad, add some salt to the lemon juice. To remove rust stains from a wall, drive or patio, use a stiff wire brush and a hose. Wet the stain with the hose and then brush the stain firmly.
The key to rust removal from your gun is to remove the oxidation without damaging the finish of your gun. A few simple steps and a bit of time will result in a gun looking as good as new. Those wishing to avoid this problem altogether, might opt for a firearm with a stainless finish or the newer Duracoat finish. I will tell you, do not use the steel wool on the shotgun. 2  I have used it before and was very dissatisfied with the results. 3  After using the Kroyl and brass brush, I never touch another rifle with steel wool. 4  I've used 0000 steel wool and a good gun oil for years to remove light rust on blued firearms.