Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool (Read 4967 times)

Tom_G

Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« on: December 07, 2017, 12:13:32 PM »
Aloha all!

A few years back at the gun show I picked up...something. It looked for all the world like very coarse steel wool, like a Scotch-Brite scouring pad. But it was soft, and didn't harm finishes. I used it, liked it, and at the next gun show, bought several more. Now, years later, they're all gone, and I can't for the life of me find the product again.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about? If I just had a name, I'm sure I could find it online. However, searching for "not steel wool" and the like hasn't worked.
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2ahavvaii

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2017, 12:29:20 PM »
You sure not 0000 steel or brass wool?

They have those stovetop scribbles at hardware stores that are pretty soft too, but I think 0000 is better

oldfart

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2017, 12:45:15 PM »
Got this from appliance parts company. Less than 2 bucks I think.
Non metallic
What, Me Worry?

oldfart

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2017, 12:49:27 PM »
Got this from prime sports
It is metallic.
What, Me Worry?

suka

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2017, 12:57:53 PM »
Got this from prime sports
It is metallic.

Same thing just cost a lot cheaper.     $0.53





2ahavvaii

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2017, 02:11:08 PM »
Got this from appliance parts company. Less than 2 bucks I think.
Non metallic

that's the one im thinking of.

Tom_G

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2017, 02:21:09 PM »
Got this from prime sports
It is metallic.


That's the one I was thinking of!
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drck1000

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2017, 02:22:26 PM »
That's the one I was thinking of!
I use the same.  I believe I last bought from SEC. 

ren

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2017, 02:29:35 PM »
Deeds Not Words

jc2721

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2017, 05:49:41 PM »
I've bought similar stainless steel wool from chinatown for about a buck a piece.  Works just as good as the gunshop ones, but costs $4 less.

Tom_G

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2017, 09:28:15 PM »
If the company's website is to be believed, this stuff is an alloy that's much softer than stainless steel wool. Those of you endorsing the Chinese scouring pads, are you saying they are safe on bluing? I know from past experience that the Big 45 product is.
The difference between theory and reality is that, in theory, there is no difference between theory and reality.

dogman

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2017, 09:58:53 PM »
If the company's website is to be believed, this stuff is an alloy that's much softer than stainless steel wool. Those of you endorsing the Chinese scouring pads, are you saying they are safe on bluing? I know from past experience that the Big 45 product is.
See the stuff at Prime Sports, Young Guns and SEC. I bought some since it specifically states won't harm blueing and it didn't. Combined with a very light cleaning with Flitz and the results are  :thumbsup:

mauiblue

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2017, 08:01:13 PM »
Got this from prime sports
It is metallic.
I just got one of these and used it on a Colt Python that had a bit of rust patches and pitting. It didn't harm any of the intact bluing and after using some Flitz the revolver's finish was smooth and shiny. Good stuff.

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armsinc

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2017, 07:15:07 PM »
I uses to sell that at the gun show i got it at http://www.big45metalcleaner.com the website  looks like crap but it does work.... I would call though
ArmsInc Hawaii

armsinc

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2017, 07:18:58 PM »
Got this from prime sports
It is metallic.
This is the one i use to sell
ArmsInc Hawaii

mauiblue

Re: Rust-scrubber-not-steel-wool
« Reply #15 on: December 10, 2017, 10:02:48 AM »
I uses to sell that at the gun show i got it at http://www.big45metalcleaner.com the website  looks like crap but it does work.... I would call though
I ordered directly from the website and my order came in promptly.

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