Light rust removal on sling swivels

[Koenig]

Afternoon all (from holiday in sunny Florida),

BLUF:

What’s the best way to remove a little bit of light rust from some sling swivels and the stud without wreaking the blueing?

I am well experienced in removing and treating rust on my 23 year Audi TT’s undercarriage - but that involves a drill wire brush/Jenolite and Hammerite, far too invasive for this.

I’ve smeared both with CLP whilst away, but wondered if either vinegar or Coca Cola would have the desired result. Thoughts?

As I say, nothing too aggressive please.

 

[FISH BOY]

Gentle rub with “The Pink Stuff”

Stuffs brilliant - like a very mild T cut, that can literally clean anything indoors.

Wipe down with an oily rag afterwards.

 

[Koenig]

Strange you mention it, Mrs K had a tub of the pink stuff for her birthday-it’s still in the utility room cupboard un-opened (no gratitude…I know).

I shall try on my return. Thanks.

 

[Greenmist]

0000 grade wire wool

 

[VSS]

If it's really light rust, a bit of oil and a rub with a tissue will do it.

 

[Andy RV]

Scotchbright with a drop of oil.

 

[bullet chucker]

The shotgun wire bristle brush will do it,if your a little worried about the abrasion add a little oil and away you go and the rust.

BC.

 

[kenbro]

Tooth brush and tooth paste, or better still that tooth powder that smokers use.
Toothpaste is an abrasive.
Ken.

 

[Koenig]

Tooth brush and tooth paste, or better still that tooth powder that smokers use.
Toothpaste is an abrasive.
Ken.

You mean Eucryl the smokers toothpaste. Good idea.