Rust removal

[Russ4iam]

Has anyone tried apple cider vinegar to remove rust from a barrel? I bought a used barrel and am planning to treat the rust this way.

 

[STELLS]

I've used Evapo-rust with great results. Just don't let it touch any gun blue it will remove it.

 

[deermanok]

I've heard that it works, never tried it myself.

 

[gle3105]

Oh no! It will cause more rust.
I regularly use vinegar to “age” parts needing a rusted / pitted look. Let the part soak in cider and rust. Clean an burnish. Repeat if necessary.
But no cider for rust removal.

 

[Magnum]

I soak old files in vinegar to clean / rejuvenate them, remove light rust. Works for me.

 

[southdakbearfan]

Kroil, CLP and a bronze bore brush.

 

[JIMYJAC]

Im with southdabearfa Kroil, CLP and a bronze bore brush. Thy way to go

 

[Jerald]

steam or boil it and use 4ott steel wool to polish, will preserve the bluing.

 

[Russ4iam]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I removed rust from a motorcycle gas tank several years ago with the vinegar. It came out very nice. Different metal tho. I am concerned about the finish and so will think it over.

 

[bluemule66]

I have heard evapo-rust is the way to go, but I haven’t found any to try yet. So I use 0000 steal wool on a used brush with a little oil. Takes a while, but I have saved more than 1 barrel this way.

 

[Sheepwool]

I have heard evapo-rust is the way to go, but I haven’t found any to try yet. So I use 0000 steal wool on a used brush with a little oil. Takes a while, but I have saved more than 1 barrel this way.

 

[Sheepwool]

If you use vinegar it will have to be neutralized with a baking soda and water solution.

 

[edmehlig]

I ordered it online through Walmart