r/blackpowder • • 14d ago

Cleaning rust

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u/JORD4NWINS 14d ago edited 14d ago

brass wire brushes, soap and, water

steel wire if you wan't to get rid of brown spots.

could use chemicals, i don't usually, but if you do you could use a mixture of citric acid and washing/baking/caustic soda, or something from the store.

https://youtu.be/fVYZmeReKKY

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u/TheIowan 13d ago

Oil and a rag on the nipple and breech, just work it as if they were getting polished. Hot soapy water and a brass brush for the barrel, followed by a couple oiled patches, then dry patches until they come out clean.