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packapax · 06-23-2009, 08:57 AM

I shoot my ss/od XDM9 in USPSA matches twice a month. For once I neglected to clean it between matches and when I took it out of the case the night before the match I noticed a few spots of rust on the slide. Any suggestions on the best way to get the rust off.

katokahn99 · 06-23-2009, 09:33 AM

CLP and a non-metal brush (toothbrush).

J B S · 06-23-2009, 10:02 AM

Your mistake was storing a firearm in a case. Never store a firearm in a closed case. You trap moisture and it will rust. If you don't have a vault with a golden rod or equivalent and must use a case. Purchase a desiccant pack to absorb moisture. Place it as far away from the firearm as you can in the case and change it or rejuvenate it on a consistent schedule. I can't count the number of times someone has walked in with a case and opened it to expose a ruined firearm covered with rust. The above is a good start to remove.

**cooks128** · 06-23-2009, 10:11 AM

standard gun oil and fine steel wool.

Johnnybgood · 06-23-2009, 11:06 AM

CLP a soft cloth and elbow grease. Then store the slide in a cloth moistened with CLP overnight. Wipe off the excess the next day and it should be fine. It worked for me on an old revolver I had.

GeorgiaBoy · 06-24-2009, 12:12 AM

I know a lot of folks use fine steel wool and oil. That will work, but steel wool and stainless do not go well together. The steel wool (or any contact woith carbon steel) and stainless is not good.

Best way to remove "rust" that I have found is an old white sock (that one that all of the lint has washed out of) and Remoil and a lot of elbow grease. You could try a bit of Flitz ... but just a little dab'll do 'ya.

Storage in one of these new silicon "gun-socks" is a good way to avoid probs. (There again the ubiquitous white sock turned inside out works too.)

Softy · 07-23-2009, 03:13 PM

so if not a closed case (and a safe is not an option) what should it be stored in?

SRD · 07-23-2009, 03:48 PM

even in a drawer would be better than the case. just remember always wipe it down after you touch it. you could keep it in a rag thats has silicon on it or remoil and just wrap the gun and put it away.

sourpatch45 · 07-23-2009, 03:49 PM

CLP and a stiff plastic brush

**g29cc** · 08-01-2009, 11:16 AM

Teach it a lesson !

06-23-2009, 08:57 AM	#1
packapax XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 44	How do I get the rust off? I shoot my ss/od XDM9 in USPSA matches twice a month. For once I neglected to clean it between matches and when I took it out of the case the night before the match I noticed a few spots of rust on the slide. Any suggestions on the best way to get the rust off.
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06-23-2009, 09:33 AM	#2
katokahn99 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 765	CLP and a non-metal brush (toothbrush). __________________ Safety first...always Thomas Jefferson, in a 1787 letter to William Stephens Smith, wrote, "What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms." XD(M) .40, XDc .45ACP Tactical, and S&W 686-3 6" *NRA*
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06-23-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
J B S XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tx Posts: 122	Your mistake was storing a firearm in a case. Never store a firearm in a closed case. You trap moisture and it will rust. If you don't have a vault with a golden rod or equivalent and must use a case. Purchase a desiccant pack to absorb moisture. Place it as far away from the firearm as you can in the case and change it or rejuvenate it on a consistent schedule. I can't count the number of times someone has walked in with a case and opened it to expose a ruined firearm covered with rust. The above is a good start to remove.
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06-23-2009, 10:11 AM	#4
cooks128 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Groveport Ohio Posts: 3,348	standard gun oil and fine steel wool. __________________ *Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a sht about the rules? Mark it zero!** http://www.soviet-steel.com/
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06-23-2009, 11:06 AM	#5
Johnnybgood XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West Florida Posts: 1,087	CLP a soft cloth and elbow grease. Then store the slide in a cloth moistened with CLP overnight. Wipe off the excess the next day and it should be fine. It worked for me on an old revolver I had. __________________ XD .40 SC Trijicon NS,Hard Chrome Slide by TRIPPS, Combat Carry Job by POWDER RIVER PRECISION. XD .45 Compact TFOS,NP3 Norton Special and Competition Trigger Job byROBAR. Ruger P345PR SOLD,Wish I hadn't Taurus PT 24/7 PRO .40 Cal. SOLD. Bersa Thunder .380 Savage 12 gage pump
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06-24-2009, 12:12 AM	#6
GeorgiaBoy XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 42	I know a lot of folks use fine steel wool and oil. That will work, but steel wool and stainless do not go well together. The steel wool (or any contact woith carbon steel) and stainless is not good. Best way to remove "rust" that I have found is an old white sock (that one that all of the lint has washed out of) and Remoil and a lot of elbow grease. You could try a bit of Flitz ... but just a little dab'll do 'ya. Storage in one of these new silicon "gun-socks" is a good way to avoid probs. (There again the ubiquitous white sock turned inside out works too.) Last edited by GeorgiaBoy; 06-24-2009 at 12:17 AM. Reason: typos
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07-23-2009, 03:13 PM	#7
Softy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 152	so if not a closed case (and a safe is not an option) what should it be stored in?
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07-23-2009, 03:48 PM	#8
SRD XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,636	even in a drawer would be better than the case. just remember always wipe it down after you touch it. you could keep it in a rag thats has silicon on it or remoil and just wrap the gun and put it away. __________________ "Si vis pacem, para bellum" If you wish for peace, Prepare for war.... ------------------------------------------------- Since my list was to long last time ill only put my favorite pistols HKP7 CZ82 Browning Hi power FN Hi power Sig p232 Sig p220 Elite SS NAA 22PUG XD45 G19 G29 Norinco Ak47 FN PS90 SBR
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07-23-2009, 03:49 PM	#9
sourpatch45 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise, ID (its boy-see NOT boy-zee!!!) Posts: 4,802	CLP and a stiff plastic brush __________________ I haven't stopped believing in god. I just stopped beliving he cares. There might be a god, there might not, but i dont think it matters. Either way were on our own.-Jace Wayland If you want to polish your barrel click the link below http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/xdtalk-...ng-thread.html
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08-01-2009, 11:16 AM	#10
g29cc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 432	Teach it a lesson ! __________________ Todd McKechnie Customized Creationz Custom Refinishing in Cerakote , Full Plating Capabilities, Full CNC Machine Shop. FFL Licensed Certified Armorer
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