Thread: Storing seldom used blued guns - product recomendations

Hi guys,

Just noticed that despite all my best efforts of keeping a dry environment in my safe (dehumidifiers etc) my old 303s with worn patinas are still getting rust spots.

What grease products would you guys recommend for maximum protection from moisture? Keep in mind they do get used a few times a year, so cosmoline and really thick grease is not an option.

Cheers.

I’ve found Kroil seems to work well.

Boeshield T-9 works pretty well

Originally Posted by Floundering Around

Hi guys,

Just noticed that despite all my best efforts of keeping a dry environment in my safe (dehumidifiers etc) my old 303s with worn patinas are still getting rust spots.

What grease products would you guys recommend for maximum protection from moisture? Keep in mind they do get used a few times a year, so cosmoline and really thick grease is not an option.

Cheers.

I have stuck with Rem oil for 20 odd years now -in a spray can - no complaints very good product

Dampchaser is a good addition. 17W. My old safe was in a basement garage. If i didnt top up with clp often enough they would get surface rust where bluing was worn. Even stainless would get it. Pretty much stopped it. Still made sure i oiled everything but it lasted way longer.

Check recent threads on rust prevention- this topic had been done to death various times

Dehumidifier and wipe down metalwork with silicone impregnated cloth.

Originally Posted by Nugget connaisseur

Dampchaser is a good addition. 17W. My old safe was in a basement garage. If i didnt top up with clp often enough they would get surface rust where bluing was worn. Even stainless would get it. Pretty much stopped it. Still made sure i oiled everything but it lasted way longer.

+1 on the Dampchaser

i chucked an old heated towel rail in the cupboard.

Works mean and was free.

A wipe over with lanocote seems to work for me