rusting parts

W0lf · May 23rd, 2011, 15:59

ok so i noticed this a few years ago with one of my previous guns, and now its happening to one of my more expensive builds.

every few days whenever i pull one of my m4's off my wall i notice that a lot of the parts have corroded with rust. primarily parts like the flash hider, bolt catch, receiver pins, anything thats really 'grey'. i live in niagara falls, and know theres a lot of moisture in the air, so what can i do to help prevent this?

someone told me keeping them in the gun case would prevent it from happening. but wheres the fun in that?

also, whats the best way to get the rust off without damagin or scratching anything? coca cola trick?

George Burdell · May 23rd, 2011, 16:04

To prevent the gun from becoming rusted, keep it somewhere with little moisture.

W0lf · May 23rd, 2011, 16:22

i live in niagara falls dude, lol were known for the giant cloud of mist that spews a couple thousand feet into the air. hahaha

voorhees -FWA- · May 23rd, 2011, 16:33

After all games, when I clean my rifles, I use Outter's Gun Oil. I spill a stip of oil; rub it in, so it looks clean. Then rub it off with a microfiber cloth. Pins and such I drop a few drips in and wipe off the access.

Not only does this help with prevention but it also clears any existing rust issues.

L473ncy · May 23rd, 2011, 16:33

Dehumidifier in the gun room?

Either that or some sort of rust protector on parts that do rust maybe? Something from Rusto (American Accents) or Krylon Rust prevention.

NOTE: DO NOT EVER USE WD-40 ON YOUR GUNS!! Although it does prevent rust (by displacing water) it also corrodes plastic.

Danke · May 23rd, 2011, 17:03

Boeshield sounds like it might help but I've never used it on an airsoft gun so I can't say what it will or will not do to some of the other materials.

W0lf · May 23rd, 2011, 17:19

thanks guys, and i know about wd-40, i dont use that shit on anything

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May 23rd, 2011, 15:59	#1
W0lf Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, ON	rusting parts ok so i noticed this a few years ago with one of my previous guns, and now its happening to one of my more expensive builds. every few days whenever i pull one of my m4's off my wall i notice that a lot of the parts have corroded with rust. primarily parts like the flash hider, bolt catch, receiver pins, anything thats really 'grey'. i live in niagara falls, and know theres a lot of moisture in the air, so what can i do to help prevent this? someone told me keeping them in the gun case would prevent it from happening. but wheres the fun in that? also, whats the best way to get the rust off without damagin or scratching anything? coca cola trick? __________________ "If I don't know it, Google does."

May 23rd, 2011, 16:22	#3
W0lf Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, ON	i live in niagara falls dude, lol were known for the giant cloud of mist that spews a couple thousand feet into the air. hahaha __________________ "If I don't know it, Google does."

May 23rd, 2011, 16:33	#5
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Dehumidifier in the gun room? Either that or some sort of rust protector on parts that do rust maybe? Something from Rusto (American Accents) or Krylon Rust prevention. NOTE: DO NOT EVER USE WD-40 ON YOUR GUNS!! Although it does prevent rust (by displacing water) it also corrodes plastic. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

May 23rd, 2011, 16:04	#2
George Burdell Trader rating Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto	To prevent the gun from becoming rusted, keep it somewhere with little moisture.

May 23rd, 2011, 16:33	#4
voorhees -FWA- Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan	After all games, when I clean my rifles, I use Outter's Gun Oil. I spill a stip of oil; rub it in, so it looks clean. Then rub it off with a microfiber cloth. Pins and such I drop a few drips in and wipe off the access. Not only does this help with prevention but it also clears any existing rust issues.

May 23rd, 2011, 17:03	#6
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Boeshield sounds like it might help but I've never used it on an airsoft gun so I can't say what it will or will not do to some of the other materials. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

May 23rd, 2011, 17:19	#7
W0lf Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, ON	thanks guys, and i know about wd-40, i dont use that shit on anything __________________ "If I don't know it, Google does."

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