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Removing rust from a nickel-plated Model 10? (reply)

Sarge — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:24:23 +0000

I have had great luck on nickel using Iosso gun-brite (?) metal polish in the camo tube. Worked fine on my old hard-used 29-2, a nickel RIA 1911 and a Colt Lawman or two that's been through here. Also perfect for polishing feed ramps, etc. after you bring them to a 600 finish.

I do have some Flitz handy (reply)

Scribe — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:41:17 +0000

Will give it a try when I get my hands on it (need a permit, after all, I do live in New Jersey).

Thanks,

Scribe

I,second Flitz..... (reply)

woody — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:40:38 +0000

I bought a nickel model19 years ago that was dull and frosted. I got it for a good price. Took it home and used Flitz on it. Brought it back to the dealer and he was impressed. Asked what I used. He borrowed mine tube to do some work and hasn't been without since and bought me a nice big tube for the help.

Flitz. (reply)

Andrew — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 20:47:37 +0000

I've used it on a few nickeled Smiffs.

Removing rust from a nickel-plated Model 10?

Scribe — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 20:39:41 +0000

Hi,

I am eyeing a nickel-plated Model 10 -- pre-lock, pre MIM, etc. The barrel, inside and out, is free of rust as is the grip frame, cylinder and cylinder slot. And it is mechanically sound.

HOWEVER, there is some "freckling" or splotches, on the left-hand slide plate and the opposite side of the revolver below the cylinder. No pitting, just rust. There is also rust on the hammer and trigger.

My question is, what means are there to safely remove the rust without causing peeling or flaking of the nickel finish? There is a local gun shop that offers ultrasonic cleaning -- would that be OK and not harm the finish? Or can I do it myself?

Scribe