rust

[Eyes_Only]

this isnt really about lock picking but it has to do with a tool. my younger brother has a pick gun that he may sell to me and it has a bunch of tiny specks on it that looks like rust and the handle has a pretty big streak that obviously is rust. is there any way to clean or treat it so i can reverse the effect or keep the rust from progressing? i dont want to buy a tool thats doomed to fall apart or is in terrible condition.

[Varjeal]

You could try removing the rust with light sand paper or even just some steel wool.

Cleaning the surface thoroughly, and removing any signs of rust, then painting with some rust inhibitor (primer paint), will help defend against any occurences in the future.

Keep it clean and dry and it will most likely wear out before it rusts through.

[Chucklz]

Try Scotchbrite pads. After you get things nice and rust free you may want to apply a light wax coating, or some rust resistant paint.

[Eyes_Only]

what are scotchbrite pads?

[Varjeal]

Ask your mom.

[Chucklz]

Heh. Scotchbrite pads are ...umm....... the rough scratchy stuff on some dish sponges. You can also get just the scratchy stuff from various woodworking/metalworking/Hardware stores. They come in various grits.... i guess. Black is big rough, rip your skin off stuff. Maroon is some rough stuff as well. Probably equivalent to 80 grit sandpaper. Green comes next at about oh 100 grit paper I would estimate. After this there is Red, and White, with white being very very fine, probably 400-600 grit or so. Green is the stuff I use the most, for all kinds of stuff. Definately better than steelwool for most everything, unless of course you enjoy having the metal slivers in your hands.

[Eyes_Only]

ohhh, i see what you're talking about. i think we used a simmilar but milder material at my job where we refinish and repair furniture.

[Chucklz]

Yep, same stuff really. I actually got my supply from my father, who teaches cabinetry and finishing.