Surface Rust

nlghthawk · January 4th, 2009, 10:43 PM

I picked up a Bersa .380 this afternoon...it was for a friend and her budget wouldn't allow for a lot of money and this one fit the bill. It is solid but was very dirty with some pitting on the slide. Nothing too deep just noticeable. I broke it down for her and cleaned it up.

Inside it looks fine, feels solid, cleaned up nicely. It was a good deal but whoever had it obviously didn't beleive in the cleaning thier guns.

I oiled everything down but that surface rust annoys me. Is there anything I can do to remove it without replacing the slide?

Thanks

Usmc_cowboy · January 4th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Give "Baracade" a try along with rem oil. I have gotten just about all kinds of rust off with this combo.

Hope this helps!

Rcher · January 4th, 2009, 11:18 PM

Unfortunately, the pits are there to stay. Keep in mind that IF you can remove the rust, you (her) will need to be diligent in keeping it well oiled so the corrosion process wont continue. Corrosion is one of those things that when it starts, it's very difficult to control. Keep the weapon dry and well coated over the rusted area.

edr9x23super · January 4th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Use RB-21; it will safely remove all of the rust without harming the bluing.....

I've used the stuff for years, and it works great.

nlghthawk · January 4th, 2009, 11:28 PM

Thanks guys...

alfack · January 4th, 2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edr9x23super

Use RB-21; it will safely remove all of the rust without harming the bluing.....

I've used the stuff for years, and it works great.

edr,

What is this RB-21 you speak of? I tried doing a search, but couldn't find it.

Thanks

user · January 5th, 2009, 08:36 AM

Simichrome. Will remove cold bluing, and not recommended for hot bluing/parkerizing, but won't take it off in my experience.

Sticks · January 5th, 2009, 08:51 AM

Duracoat the poor thing.

Rustynuts · January 5th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Maybe try some "wet" sanding with K-Phos?

dukalmighty · January 5th, 2009, 08:19 PM

I'd strip it with blue/rust remover and duracoat it

January 4th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#1
nlghthawk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 78	Surface Rust I picked up a Bersa .380 this afternoon...it was for a friend and her budget wouldn't allow for a lot of money and this one fit the bill. It is solid but was very dirty with some pitting on the slide. Nothing too deep just noticeable. I broke it down for her and cleaned it up. Inside it looks fine, feels solid, cleaned up nicely. It was a good deal but whoever had it obviously didn't beleive in the cleaning thier guns. I oiled everything down but that surface rust annoys me. Is there anything I can do to remove it without replacing the slide? Thanks

January 4th, 2009, 11:02 PM	#2
Usmc_cowboy Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 26	Give "Baracade" a try along with rem oil. I have gotten just about all kinds of rust off with this combo. Hope this helps! __________________ Semper Fidelis " A firearm is merely a tool, I am the weapon."

January 4th, 2009, 11:18 PM	#3
Rcher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana (resident) Utah (currently) Posts: 1,092	Unfortunately, the pits are there to stay. Keep in mind that IF you can remove the rust, you (her) will need to be diligent in keeping it well oiled so the corrosion process wont continue. Corrosion is one of those things that when it starts, it's very difficult to control. Keep the weapon dry and well coated over the rusted area. __________________ >>----> Keep it Concealed: *"The Element of Surprise is Far Superior than the Target of Fate".*

January 4th, 2009, 11:23 PM	#4
edr9x23super Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,736	Use RB-21; it will safely remove all of the rust without harming the bluing..... I've used the stuff for years, and it works great. __________________ "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry

January 5th, 2009, 08:36 AM	#7
user Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Piedmont of Va. & Middle of Nowhere, W.Va. Posts: 317	Simichrome. Will remove cold bluing, and not recommended for hot bluing/parkerizing, but won't take it off in my experience. __________________ WWW.VirginiaLegalDefense.com

January 4th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#5
nlghthawk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 78	Thanks guys...

January 5th, 2009, 08:51 AM	#8
Sticks Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,543	Duracoat the poor thing. __________________ Sticks Curiosity was framed, poor judgment killed the cat A Government is comprised of a body of people notably ungoverned Three can keep a secret if two are dead

January 5th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#9
Rustynuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 636	Maybe try some "wet" sanding with K-Phos?

January 5th, 2009, 08:19 PM	#10
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,383	I'd strip it with blue/rust remover and duracoat it __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

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