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Rust "dots" On Colt 21/28


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Junkyard and the other posters in this thread are right; WD40 is a SOLVENT, far more than a lubricant. The "WD" stands for "water displacement" (the "40" was from that it was the 40th formula the inventor tried). That's why it worked so well when you got water in the old distributor cap (back when cars had points).

 

It is a great product, but it is NOT a great lubricant, nor does it provide a protective cover on par with gun oils and greases designed to provide only that function.

 

It also works very well at stripping off protective cosmoline/oil from coated parts. Obviously, it if strips off protective coatings so well, it is not a good choice for gun finishes.

 

I use it, and I think it should be in everyone's toolbox. But like any tool, it needs to be used for what it is, and not for what it ain't.

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OK I guess it comes down to this... I know what my guns look like, if you want to peruse the contents of my safe have at it....

 

You all have stories about what "damage" others have had happen, which is worth, well, you know how much...... I'm not advocating it as a solution to long term storage, I've never said that... but I've never had probs with guns sitting for over a year at a time with no attention....

 

As for JunqueYard, you didn't tell the truth, or you didn't know the truth, bout WD40, why should I believe what you say about your own product? I'll stick with my Costco WD40, and you can use your 15 buck a can stuff.....

 

And I am still an advocate of using in combo with fine steel wool for rust spots... That was the thread topic BTW.....

 

Oh and Hurridale... Part of the problem is most people over lubricate their guns.... All you need is that microscopic layer... if she's dripping oil you've got her over lubed.......

 

Norm first you say it dries up and disappears then, People had used WD40 on them and let them sit for long periods of time. They say that the hinge points become very hard to open. How does that work when it is gone?

 

 

I would sit and argue more but unlike the Wendys guy I don't get paid.... Just trying to tell you what's works for me....

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Z3,

 

The WD40 seems to "wash out" any other lubricants (oil, grease, etc.) when used. After the WD40 "evaporates" there is nothing there and it is dry (unlubricated.)

 

If WD40 works for you, then by all means, keep using it.

 

Like I said earlier; I never used it on a gun. This is not because people warned me about it's "bad properties", but rather just by chance.

 

 

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Okay, here's a picture of my Thompson, the one I'm considering different options on removing the light rust "dots".http://www.hunt101.com/img/187712.JPG

 

I'll post more later.

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here's another one.http://www.hunt101.com/img/187713.jpg
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http://www.hunt101.com/img/187728.JPG

This one isn't close enough to show the dots, but it shows the overall condition.

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Oh man what a rusted piece of crap!!! I say get rid of it.... Let me put it in the safe with all my other neglected guns... PlueeeZe!!! http://www.pregnancy.org/phpBB2/images/smiles/angel12.gif

 

 

Really... It is a pretty nice looking Thompson... Nothing to be ashamed of there....

 

Blaine

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http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif Nice gun! http://www.machinegunbooks.com/forums/invboard1_1_2/upload/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif

 

I wouldn't do anything to it but shoot it!

 

Norm

 

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Not that I'm suggesting this be done in this case, but check this post out regarding

 

Electrolytic Rust Removal

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Here's some interesting information on chemical rust removal products:

 

Rust Treatment Comparisons

 

I found this cached by Google, with the original page gone, so the internal links don't work and the pics are missing, but the basic information is intact. I saved a copy to my own web site, since I presume the cached Google copy will disappear soon.

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I think sten is right.... Just shooting it, cleaning it normally, and it will just kinda turn that into a nice patina that you will lose if you remove it.... And like he said it is a beautiful gun just the way it sits.....
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