Picked up a cool WWII German Mauser, and it has some rust freckles, and I need to find some bronze wool to clean it up some. Does anywhere in Tulsa carry this? Apparently Home Depot, Lowes, and Ace Hardware don't.
Westlake has it on the website and they do free ship to store.
Why bronze?
Just curious.
Just curious.
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2014/3/25/first-do-no-harm-use-bronze-wool/
pretty good article Mac...
Thanks, but... Argh. One of those sites that require newer browsers than supports my slow dialup. :/
However, if potential damage from steel wool is an issue, why not use a scotchbright (sp? may be scotchbrite) pad? They're non-metallic, but will amaze ya with what they can do. Some guys use 'em instead of sandpaper to repaint vehicles.
Just a thought.
Here ya go Mac:
Like a doctor, your first responsibility when cleaning up an old gun-especially an heirloom or collectible-is to do no harm. So, when it comes to rubbing down a gun for the purpose of cleaning its metal surfaces, I wouldn't consider using anything as harsh as steel wool. A much better choice is bronze wool. Bronze does not rust and will not damage delicate blueing. It come in pads just like steel wool and in grades of strand fineness such as #00, #1 and #3. Almost any kind of lubricant or cleaner that is safe for the gun's finish can be sprayed or rubbed on first and even left to work for a few minutes. Then simply rub and rust spot or otherwise damaged areas with the bronze wool. Now use a clean rag or paper towel to mop up the residue. You'll likely notice that the rag or towel has a rust-colored stain on it. That's the rust that was on your gun's finish. The great thing about bronze wool is that a little goes a long way. A small amount the size of a cotton ball can be used over and over. It doesn't shard and break off (or get trapped and attract more rust) like steel wool can. It seems to have just enough "abrasive" qualities to make it effective at removing rust and other residues, but I have never seen it leave a permanent scratch in an surface finish. Bronze wool is one of the best kept secrets in gun care. Maybe now it won't be. Brownells stocks bronze wool and it is economical-especially when compared to having to have a gun refinished by a professional! Have you tried bronze wool. Do you have any similar tips related to cleaning delicate gun finishes?
Thanks Dave,
You da man.
You da man.
That is interesting. I have a small project where this just might be what I need. My search starts Monday! Thanks for this information!
Amazon has fine bronze pads - I think 3 pads for $5.43. It ships as an add-on item.
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