Gunsafe moisture problem

[shinjin]

Continuation of my spill problem wherein the gunsocks got wet.
 
Apparently the floor pad absorbed a fair share of moisture and now all my rifles have patina of rust on the rings and the occasional barrel or trigger guard.
 
Aside from removing the offending floor pad and installing a good dehumidifier rod what else can I do.
 
Does frog skin or similar lubs work well in high humidity environments?  Suggestions???

[Bigeasy]

When I store guns in a humid environment, I give them a good spraying with "Sheath" protectant.  It leaves a film on the metal that really prevents rust, and does not harm wood or plastic.  Wipes off easy with a rag and a little solvent.
 
Larry

[SHOOTALL]

make sure nothing is under the film you spray on .

[quickdtoo]

Eezox or Breakfree CLP are about the best you can use.

Tim

http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,227111.msg1099256917.html#msg1099256917

http://www.6mmbr.com/corrosiontest.html

http://www.ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_experiments/corrosion/corrosion.html

http://www.ctmuzzleloaders.com/ctml_experiments/corrosion/corrosion2.html

[Savage_99]

Do you have something making heat inside of the safe?

I use a candelabra bulb in the safe. 

There is also the Goldenrod safe heater/dehumidifier.

It keeps the moisture down and the guns a little warmer so that when you open the door or take a gun out moisture does not condense on a cold gun.

[Ranger99]

birchwood casey sheath is excellent.
i prefer eezox for protectant.
get one or two of those big desiccant
doo-dads at wal mart in the housewares dept.

[SHOOTALL]

Be careful with big desiccant do dads my son used them and did not dry them the collected enough moisture to leak and ruin the finish on several guns . make sure to follow directions.

[shinjin]

The dessicant doo-dad was what got the floor wet when it filled up and tipped/got knocked over.
 
Frog Skin? Any one hear of it?
 

[SHOOTALL]

same with son , I gave him a golden rod . I have used one for years with out a problem.

[Ranger99]

well. . . .you do have to check 'em
and empty when they're getting full. . . .

[geezerbiker]

I had a similar spill and cleaned it up with clean warm water as per the DriZair website.  I took all the guns out and brought them into the living room to be cleaned and oiled.  While that was going on I put a small ceramic electric heater in the safe and left the door only open far enough for the cord.  I was thinking that would be enough space to let the moisture out.  I left it that way for a couple days.

As per Ed (C.E.) Harris' advise, I only use automatic transmission fluid for gun oil.  I have not had a spec of rust on my guns since I started oiling them with ATF.  I also only clean them with Ed's Red also from Ed Harris.

I wasn't using the DryZair correctly and now I have the container at the back corner of my safe and I check it often.  Fortunately none of my rifles were damaged by the butt stocks sitting in the puddle...

Tony

[gunnut69]

geezerbiker--ATF works great and synthetic wheel bearing grease in those places where high pressure lube is needed or lube that needs to stay put is mandatory.. The moly bearing variety is what I use and sometimes even add moly to enhance a bit. The moisture absorbing devices I've seen contain a salt material. That means one must use a water based material for cleanup, much like blackpowder fouling. I use an ammonia based window cleaner for cleanup. Use the cheapest available and avoid any with added scents..you don't want the added materials.

[mcwoodduck]

The dessicant doo-dad was what got the floor wet when it filled up and tipped/got knocked over.
 
Frog Skin? Any one hear of it?

When I lived in Northern Ca righ on the coast and we had multiple days of a deep fog in the house, I bought a pair of the Remington Safe dryers.  The are a desicant thing you plug in and it drys out the safe.  I ended up buying more of them and kept a rolling exchange of them from closet to outlet and outlet to closet a few days later. 
I also found the Boeshield T-9 works really well.  I spray it on a rag and wipe the guns down with them.  T-9 is a spray wax that was designed for the leading edges of planes to stop icing (the build up of moisture on the leading edge of a plane that freezes.  So the stuff is tough.  You can get it as boating shops or at local airports. 

[Charcoal]

http://www.zerustproducts.com/

[hillbill]

i feel for yu guys in wet climates.i live in sw mo and heat with wood.i can actually come in from a hunt and jus set my rifle down near not close to the the wood stove, it may be drippen wet but in the morning it will be just fine.no rust no nuttin.
 
the summers are high humidity but i still dont notice any rusting.i do oil my guns in the spring or any time i handle them.
 
now my boy has a browning sweet 16 that rusts when the sun goes under a cloud.he keeps it well greased.but its in a safe in a unheated garage

[41 magnum]

It's nothing a permanent 40w light bulb won't cure, and WAY cheaper (and better) than those rods.
 
We have 95* and 95% here in NC in summertime.
 
Just make sure when you wipe down, to store muzzle down, so gravity pulls it outta barrel and away from wood.
 
The internals or wood-to-metal areas get the oils and gum up or soften wood fibers.
 
Put an old sock/rag to absorb.
 
Shootingly,
 
John--ye olde gunsmith

[Graybeard]

Let's bring this one back up and see if folks might want to talk more about it.