Things You'll Need:
- Gun oil
- 00 steel wool
- Clean cloths
- Silicone cloth
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Step 1
Make sure the gun is unloaded. According to the National Vital Statistics System, 5 percent of all shooting accidents and 1 percent of all shooting deaths occur during routine gun maintenance and cleaning. Never assume a gun is empty. It only takes a few seconds to remove the magazine or clip and inspect the chamber to prevent an accident.
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Step 2
Apply gun oil sparingly onto and around each rust spot. It’s difficult to remove excess gun oil thoroughly and any oil remaining on the gun will attract dust and dirt. Just use a few drops to remove the minor rust spots from your gun.
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Step 3
Apply a few drops of gun oil to a piece of 00 steel wool and gently rub the rusty areas. It is not necessary to apply a lot pressure as you work the steel wool back and forth across the rust spots. Simply apply firm pressure as you work and resist the urge to rub the gun too hard to speed the rust removal process. 00 steel wool is safe to use because it is too fine to damage the finish of the gun, but abrasive enough to remove the rust when combined with gun oil.
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Step 4
Wipe the oil away using a soft, clean cloth. If the oil and steel wool were successful at removing the rust spots, the oil on the cloth should have a brown or orange appearance. If you don’t notice a change in the color of the oil, add a few more drops to the gun and the steel wool and gently wipe the rusty areas again.
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Step 5
Inspect the gun and repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 until it is free of rust spots.
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Step 6
Wipe the gun down with a silicone cloth to remove your fingerprints and deposit a protective coating that will prevent dust buildup and rust spots.
