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scalce · 07-05-2007, 07:00 PM

So I put my SS TRP in my safe and went on a trip for a few days.

I came home and I had small rust spots inbetween the rear cocking serrations.

Is it common for even a stainless to get rust spots?

I cleaned it with some Hoppes, Q-Tips, and a rag but I still see very faint spots.

I'm not too worried about it but would like to not ruin a brand new gun long term.

saltysquid · 07-05-2007, 08:40 PM

That's pretty quick, but it is not uncommon for stainless to rust.

**Old School** · 07-05-2007, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalce

So I put my SS TRP in my safe and went on a trip for a few days.

I came home and I had small rust spots inbetween the rear cocking serrations.

Is it common for even a stainless to get rust spots?

I cleaned it with some Hoppes, Q-Tips, and a rag but I still see very faint spots.

I'm not too worried about it but would like to not ruin a brand new gun long term.

can you lightly buff the area with a little oil and very fine steel wool? Then ARMADILLO that smoke wagon!!

Frostyeyes · 07-05-2007, 08:54 PM

Like Salty said it's not unusual for stainless to orange up under the right conditions. I store my long term stuff soaked in Kroil as its a penetrant oil and will seep into tne pores of the metal. I have several stainless pistols notably 5 XD BiTones and thats what I use on them.

scalce · 07-05-2007, 09:20 PM

Yeah after researching on 1911forums I did the oil/toothbrush cleaning and it seemed to work fine.

There are very fine marks but I think they will come out with some white vinegar or some more oil and brushing.

If it is noticable after that I will use some scotchbrite.

I was reading that steel wool can make it worse because of contaminents but luckily I don't think I need to go that far.

Disaster has been averted.

Lesson to SS gun newbies, they will rust

Funny that my XD is my workhorse and I haven't cleaned it for 3-4 range sessions and she cleaned up perfectly.

I_Route · 07-05-2007, 11:39 PM

+1 for Kroil. I use it on all my firearms. Got to be careful and wipe it off. In my experience it [Kroil] tends to get like honey when left in quantities out in the air.

But the uses do not stop at firearms. My neighbor spent 3 days trying to free the front rotors from hit son's car. He beat those things with sledge hammers, etc. I went over and gave him a can of Kroil. He let is soak over night and the next day the rotors were off in about 20 minutes.

bountyhunter · 07-06-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalce

So I put my SS TRP in my safe and went on a trip for a few days.

I came home and I had small rust spots inbetween the rear cocking serrations.

Is it common for even a stainless to get rust spots?

YES. There are hundreds of different formulae for stainless and some rust quite badly. To prevent galling, gun makers must use different blends for the slide and frame. If I recall, getting increased hardness and high tensile strength requires a blend that is more prone to rust. The more rust resistant blends are gummier when you try to cut them, and not as hard.

bountyhunter · 07-06-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalce

Yeah after researching on 1911forums I did the oil/toothbrush cleaning and it seemed to work fine.

There are very fine marks but I think they will come out with some white vinegar or some more oil and brushing.

If it is noticable after that I will use some scotchbrite.

I was reading that steel wool can make it worse because of contaminents but luckily I don't think I need to go that far.

Disaster has been averted.

Lesson to SS gun newbies, they will rust

Funny that my XD is my workhorse and I haven't cleaned it for 3-4 range sessions and she cleaned up perfectly.

Steel wool may leave fine residue which will rust itself....

bountyhunter · 07-06-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scalce

I cleaned it with some Hoppes, Q-Tips, and a rag but I still see very faint spots.

Q-TIP with some auto chrome polish is good. It's made to remove rust with very low abrasion.

standerson · 07-06-2007, 09:59 PM

It's ruined. Give you $50.00 for it.

07-05-2007, 07:00 PM	#1
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	Rust On Brand New SS TRP So I put my SS TRP in my safe and went on a trip for a few days. I came home and I had small rust spots inbetween the rear cocking serrations. Is it common for even a stainless to get rust spots? I cleaned it with some Hoppes, Q-Tips, and a rag but I still see very faint spots. I'm not too worried about it but would like to not ruin a brand new gun long term.

07-05-2007, 08:40 PM	#2
saltysquid XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 752	That's pretty quick, but it is not uncommon for stainless to rust. __________________ 1911auto 12 years U.S. Navy, Viet Vet Lifetime Member Disabled American Veterans. Member American Legion. Lifetime Member Disabled Vet DRA Member. If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

07-05-2007, 08:54 PM	#4
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 886	Like Salty said it's not unusual for stainless to orange up under the right conditions. I store my long term stuff soaked in Kroil as its a penetrant oil and will seep into tne pores of the metal. I have several stainless pistols notably 5 XD BiTones and thats what I use on them. __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

07-05-2007, 11:39 PM	#6
I_Route XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 811	+1 for Kroil. I use it on all my firearms. Got to be careful and wipe it off. In my experience it [Kroil] tends to get like honey when left in quantities out in the air. But the uses do not stop at firearms. My neighbor spent 3 days trying to free the front rotors from hit son's car. He beat those things with sledge hammers, etc. I went over and gave him a can of Kroil. He let is soak over night and the next day the rotors were off in about 20 minutes. __________________ Later, Jeff If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a soldier.

07-06-2007, 09:59 PM	#10
standerson XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 654	It's ruined. Give you $50.00 for it. __________________ USN Retired, Life Member NRA, Eagle Scout

07-05-2007, 09:20 PM	#5
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	Yeah after researching on 1911forums I did the oil/toothbrush cleaning and it seemed to work fine. There are very fine marks but I think they will come out with some white vinegar or some more oil and brushing. If it is noticable after that I will use some scotchbrite. I was reading that steel wool can make it worse because of contaminents but luckily I don't think I need to go that far. Disaster has been averted. Lesson to SS gun newbies, they will rust Funny that my XD is my workhorse and I haven't cleaned it for 3-4 range sessions and she cleaned up perfectly.

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