Got this at a decent price but it has spots of Rust on it! I was wondering if I can clean it? I have cleaned with 0000 Steel Wool but I don't know about this finish!?!?! The action is smooth and tight as my other Python. I wanted a shooter and I got it!Can I clean it up at all?
How would I go about cleaning the hammer?
Should I sent it to Colt for a Nickel job?
Should I send it to Bob Coogan at APW for a Hard Chrome?
I want some feedback as I will have fun playing with this one!
And don't get me wrong I love the OLD DOG look! I just don't want surface rust to start pitting!
WD-40 and a microfiber rag might help to remove some of the surface rust.After that Ren-wax and shoot the snot out of it.I would not have it refinished.It's worth more the way it is.D*
Judge Colt turned me onto a product called frontier 45, kinda like steel wool except it doesn't hurt the blue, only gets rid of the rust. I would use that with a good quality oil, clean it up, wax it and shoot it. The ads are cheap as well and really work
Don't use steel wool - it will leave small shards behind that will rust. Use fine bronze wool with CLP break-free. But first soak overnight in Kroil. I learned all of that here and it works wonders.
You said you want to have fun with it and are thinking of a refinish at some point. Consider sending it to Colt and seeing if they would do their cerakote finish on it. I have been pondering for awhile what a Python would be like with that finish. Just an idea for you.
I used the wool and Safari Charlie Gun Lube. Worked like a charm!!!
Thanks everyone.
Best thing about this Python is that it is a 1978 the year I was born. Just like me it's a little worn but in great shape!
Eddie
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