Author Topic: CLR on metal (Read 261 times)

Hawklore · « **on:** February 22, 2005, 01:31:59 PM »

Can I do it?

And will it damage, pit, stain the metal I'm using it on to remove rust and stains?

It's not stainless stee

1861 Springfieldl

WilldCrd · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2005, 01:43:39 PM »

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1861 Springfieldl

Im not sure but I wouldnt. CLR strong stuff.

rpm · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2005, 01:43:44 PM »

I would'nt advise using CLR on a firearm. Try using a different solvent not designed for bathtubs.

bustr · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2005, 01:49:32 PM »

Try something like this. It works great on all of my fire arms and removes light rust. It will severly dry out your skin if you don't use goves.

http://www.mp7.com/index.htm

Other wise google to look for antique firearm reconditioning forums. CLR can discolor iron based metal.

Leslie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:10:18 PM »

1861 Springfield replica or original?

We always used a simple no.2 graphite pencil for small rust areas. This will remove light surface rust, but won't inhibit rust. Any pitting there cannot be fixed satisfactorily, and attempting to do so may end up looking worse than the pitting. For re-enacting purposes, go over entire firearm with clear Kiwi shoe polish to protect from weather and rain. Works pretty well. Water just beads up similar to how car wax looks after a rain.

About staining, don't know about that. If the rifle is original, don't mess with it at all except for three-in-one oil, which should be ok. That would be a wall hanger anyway.

Les

Hawklore · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:16:00 PM »

Yeah, rgr that, I'll just stick with WD40 and steel wool...

It was obviously neglected as a rifle, and it is a repop..

Got it for $410.00, stock is awesome, but the metal used some cleaning up, and it looks like a nice weatherd rifle, cause you didn't always have oil to keep care of your rifle back then...

bigsky · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:34:08 PM »

repop? they used lard, butter, beeswax, etc to clean and lube rifles. you may try windex with vinegar. i only use natural lube 1000 plus products on my muzzelloaders. find dixe gun works or track of the wolf to find those.

Goth · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2005, 02:41:53 PM »

Try engine solvent.