What to use to clean rust off stainless steel slide

[Kiko555]

Hi I bought a Beretta pico with some light rust on outside slide what's the best thing to clean it off I tried clp and tooth brush but wasn't strong enough

 

[55fairlane]

(Most grades) of stainless steal cannot rust, the nickel in the stainless steel is the reason. However rust can be "transferred " to stainless steel by meens of a wet carbon steel item laying on the stainless steel rusting (semi rapid oxidation) causing a transferred & deposit of materials.
A few grades of Stainless steel can rust and that steel needs to be "passivated" (via nitric acid)
but I'm certain you don't car abut any of this, so How about a picture so we can determine the best help we can offer you.

 

[55fairlane]

Some light oil and a "magic " eraser might work....

 

[Kiko555]

 

[55fairlane]

Try the magic eraser......sweat from your fingers Trappe in the finger grooves is common.......I am certain the manufacturer did not do all they could to ensure against corrosion, to reduce cost

 

[Kiko555]

K then just use clp after ?

 

[55fairlane]

Use a light oil with the magic eraser, I personally think CLP is a poor joke and will not ust it for anything, it almost cleans almost lubricates & almost protects

 

[indyblue]

I would try making baking soda paste and using a toothbrush or something else with stiff non-metallic bristles to scrub the spots out.

It’s hard to tell from the picture as it’s not quite high enough resolution to see how deep those spots go. From the picture it looks like they may not completely disappear.

That also appears to be a bead blasted finish so I’d be careful with a magic eraser, I bet it could mar that finish.

 

[Creedmoor]

Some light oil and a "magic " eraser might work....

Ive used these on my stainless handguns for decades. It will polish stainless.
Just dont polish a blue firearm with one..



Option two, complain to Beretta and send it back and im sure they will bead blast for you.

 

[chezuki]

A ball of aluminum foil as a scouring pad with some water will take it off. Just be sure to dry thoroughly after and wipe on a light coat of clp or gun oil or your choice.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

0000 steel wool that has been saturated in oil. Done

 

[Creedmoor]

0000 steel wool that has been saturated in oil. Done

Stainless wool gives better performance.
Small steel wool pieces / particles left in seams and corners can and will eventually rust adding to the problem.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Stainless wool gives better performance.
Small steel wool pieces / particles left in seams and corners can and will eventually rust adding to the problem.

You don’t clean the area after doing this? Poor cleaning / storage procedure is what gets people in the rusted SS boat to begin with. I didn’t think it was needed to state that cleaning after the fact was needed. And the 0000 has worked better and easier for me in the past than the lead remover ever has at getting rid of rust. Our shop took in many neglected SS guns that got the 0000 treatment with excellent results. The area was cleaned and properly lubricated afterward, as all firearms should be.

 

[Creedmoor]

You don’t clean the area after doing this? Poor cleaning / storage procedure is what gets people in the rusted SS boat to begin with. I didn’t think it was needed to state that cleaning after the fact was needed. And the 0000 has worked better and easier for me in the past than the lead remover ever has at getting rid of rust. Our shop took in many neglected SS guns that got the 0000 treatment with excellent results. The area was cleaned and properly lubricated afterward, as all firearms should be.

Im not sure I would use any metal wool on a bead blasted finish.
But i'll do me in my shop and you do you in yours. Deal?

 

[2in1evtime]

I have used copper scouring pads, copper wool and even real copper penny to get rid of rust, i use a small amount of oil with it too never had a issue using copper, as to brass wool i don't know but i might try it on something really rusted someday?

 

[bwframe]

I've never found a stainless gun that I couldn't rust. Especially handguns, carried on the body. Some of us have a body chemistry that is more conducive to corrosion of metals.

I don't carry bead blasted stainless handguns anymore, but when I did, I would "hammer" the surface rust off with a stainless steel detail brush. Not brushing, but tapping with the ends of the bristles.


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[Leadeye]

I use Ballistol with copper wool, eraser, and 600 grip paper in some instances. When doing work on old firearms you have to stop and remove the rust without removing the patina so it's a lot of light hand work. This Merwin cleaned up well without losing it's old look.

 

[brdhntr37]

Don't rub off the finish, but I've had luck with a light application with a tube of flitz and a paper towel. Have used it on several guns

 

[CallSign Snafu]

I typically use a flame thrower for such tasks.

 

[PRasko]

Pencil eraser. **** you not. Gets rid of most surface rust. Now deeper rust requires more than that.