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Offline clodbuster

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Removing rust freckling
« on: November 05, 2005, 01:18:54 PM »
Just got a 99 Savage with very good bluing but has fairly small freckles but quite a few of them.  What are some ways to get them off without hurting the original blue?  I have a new clean muslin wheel that could be used if it won't over buff things.   It's soaking in Breakfree right now.
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Removing rust freckling
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2005, 02:27:57 PM »
clodbuster,
I've used fine steelwool 000 or 0000 and your favorite brand of gun oil. Try rubbing away the freckles.  I would NOT use the buffing wheel as someone will think you've reblued!

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Removing rust freckling
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2005, 04:53:11 PM »
Use bronze wool, it won't hurt the blueing.
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Removing rust freckling
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2005, 05:07:55 AM »
I've used 0000 steel wool and WD40 for years. Lightly done it will remove the rust flecking without damaging the blue.
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