Rusted Receiver Needs Help

502adamh · 11-12-2007, 08:25 PM

Over the weekend I bought a H&R 12 ga Topper from a friend that needed money (didn't want the gun but gotta "help a brother out") for $60. The receiver is rusted so that you can barely see the rainbow color of the steel. Its not pitted but it doesn't come off with WD-40 or Rem-oil. Anyone know a good way to remedy this? Sand Paper? Steel Wool?

Mooseman684 · 11-12-2007, 09:04 PM

Oil Like Kroil Oil or penetrating and Steel wool and it should clean up. Dont use sandpaper !!!
Rich

502adamh · 11-12-2007, 09:34 PM

What would be the best steel wool #00?

Mooseman684 · 11-12-2007, 09:40 PM

00 should be fine for that, follow with 000 if you have it.Take your time and let the steel wool do the work.
Rich

SilverRun · 11-12-2007, 10:43 PM

Sounds like you are on the right track, but be careful with the 00 steel wool. You may want to start with an out of the way spot to make sure you are not causing damage. I usually use 000.

toolman · 11-12-2007, 10:45 PM

If you can find it, try some RB-17 or Kroil with 0000 steel wool, it works great! ATF works well also.

11-12-2007, 08:25 PM	#1
502adamh Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	Rusted Receiver Needs Help Over the weekend I bought a H&R 12 ga Topper from a friend that needed money (didn't want the gun but gotta "help a brother out") for $60. The receiver is rusted so that you can barely see the rainbow color of the steel. Its not pitted but it doesn't come off with WD-40 or Rem-oil. Anyone know a good way to remedy this? Sand Paper? Steel Wool?

11-12-2007, 09:04 PM	#2
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,200 Trader Rating: (0)	Oil Like Kroil Oil or penetrating and Steel wool and it should clean up. Dont use sandpaper !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-12-2007, 09:40 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,200 Trader Rating: (0)	00 should be fine for that, follow with 000 if you have it.Take your time and let the steel wool do the work. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

11-12-2007, 10:45 PM	#6
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,310 Trader Rating: (0)	If you can find it, try some RB-17 or Kroil with 0000 steel wool, it works great! ATF works well also. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

11-12-2007, 09:34 PM	#3
502adamh Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (0)	What would be the best steel wool #00?

11-12-2007, 10:43 PM	#5
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,659 Trader Rating: (0)	Sounds like you are on the right track, but be careful with the 00 steel wool. You may want to start with an out of the way spot to make sure you are not causing damage. I usually use 000.