Gun Safe Causing Rusting!

[CombatMedic1911]

I have a Diamond Back 59"x39"x24" 22 Guns safe. I have bought all kinds of things to keep the moisture out- a Remington plug in the wall thing with silica beads, when that didn't work I added this large cylinder with like 80oz of the silica beads that you have to 'recharge' at 325deg in the oven for 3hrs every month. When that too didn't work, I bought a rod that remains plugged into my wall and routed through a very small hole in the bottom of the safe that's supposed to work well. So, I've spent well over $100 and I am today distressed to have opened my safe and discover my 1911 and others with rust spots in the bores and such. What else can I do, is there some magic cure that I don't know about? I leave on active duty for a year on monday, I don't want to come back and see my beloved collection ruined!:sad: Please help!

[mapwd1702]

put the guns (pistols) in a ziplock bag wrapped in oil impregnated rag or silicone gun cloth.(remove grips). I have a Kimber 1911 that will form rust on the outside of the barrel and on the slide if I store it in it's carry case. If I leave it out on my bedside table its fine. For long guns I would just put a nice film of gun oil on them.

[unclebob]

Clean and put RIG on the guns. Oil runs and do not use a rags with oil. When you get back the top of the gun will have rust and the bottom will be fine. Another trick is also use Food Saver machine with there bags, You can also add the Silica in with the bag also.
Good Luck on your deployment.

[pdog]

I've been gone for 10 months and my son checked my guns, all ok. I oiled them down good with CRP and put them in a silicone "sock" you can get at gun shops. Worked for me and Missouri has bad humidity.

[CombatMedic1911]

Thanks for all of the information guys. I've oiled down my pistols heavily, removed the grips, and placed them in ziplock bags (with an extra little helping of oil swimming around in each for good measure). The rifles have been oiled down considerably and I'll be looking for some of those silicone gun socks. Thanks again, I appreciate it! :)

[CALIx]

You can also try this product. It works for me.
Link:http://secure.armorholdings.com/kleen-bore/product396.html

Good luck...

[squekie]

I think this is kind of a " What Works" for me type thing. We live in the south where the Humidity is High and through trying about everything this is what worked. Buy some foam weather striping , the kind with the sticky tape on one end use this around the door. Next I added a Dehumidifier for that room and silica bead can inside the safe.

[hsvhobbit]

A big +1 on sealing up the door with weatherstriping. When I did that on my safe I went from having to recharge my silica gel weekly to maybe once a month. It was shocking at the difference.

Storing them nicely oiled up in a ziplock and pushing out as much air as possible is an excellent idea.

And thank you more than words can say for your service :thumbsup:

[Arc Angel]

I treat all of my stored gun bores with this

http://www.sentrysolutions.com/SmoothKotekew.shtml

It lasts for years and works very well.





PS: Thanks for the idea about weatherstripping the door on my gun safe. I'll do it, first thing, tomorrow. ;)

[unclebob]

This might help also.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/GunTech/NewsletterArchive.aspx?p=0&t=1&i=503

[paccw]

Did anyone ask if the safe was in a basement or some other damp area.Maybe location is the problem and the gun room needs a room dehumidifier.

You can get a 70 pint digital controlled dehumidifier at Wal-Mart at a fair price.Set it for a 2 hour on 2 hour off cycle.

And stay safe :thumbsup:

[unclebob]

Originally posted by squekie
I think this is kind of a " What Works" for me type thing. We live in the south where the Humidity is High and through trying about everything this is what worked. Buy some foam weather striping , the kind with the sticky tape on one end use this around the door. Next I added a Dehumidifier for that room and silica bead can inside the safe.
I like the idea of the weather striping around the door. But how would it affect the fire rateing. since there is a strip of something around my door safe that if it is in a fire it expands to seal the door?

[CombatMedic1911]

Thanks for all of the additional solutions guys, I am at Warrant Officer school in Alabama right now and am on base lockdown, but I will check to see if my father can try to implement some of your recommendations for me (I put the safe in his basement while I'm away!) Well, it'll be xmas before I get to use a computer again, so Merry Christmas! :supergrin:

[Sarge45]

If you have the electric dehumidifier rod, make sure it is laying horizontal. They don't work well stood vertically. It should lay flat at the bottom of the safe for maximum breadth across the safe floor.

You may have to get another rod but the one should work right if laid down.

[New]

This probably too late, but good for the future. I use something called LPS 3. You can find it at any aeroport with a reputable Fixed Base Operator (FBO) that services aeroplanes. It is a non corrosive lubricant/protectant. Whenever I do a total clean to the shotgun, remove the shoulder stock, I hose it down with a good portion of the stuff and it works fantastic. It ends up leaving a waxy coating, and the best part is it can be easily taken off with a little work and a clean terry cloth. I use it on every firearm, except the Glock, after shooting/cleaning. I have an old Winchester 22LR that has issues with lubricants. It seems to get a build up after about 50 or so rounds, and the LPS 3 is the only thing that can do the job lubricate and not get build up. Here is a picture of an old can, same look though.

[Steven Dzupin]

Try Eezox !

"Rust the Enemy that Never Sleeps"

Regards,

Steve