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STEEL WHITE Reviews & Ratings

STEEL WHITE RUST & BLUE REMOVER

Effectively removes heavy rust, scale and bluing without damaging your expensive firearms or parts, because it attacks the rust, not the base metal. Works great on both steel and cast iron without dangerous fumes; does not cause hydrogen embrittlement. pH neutral solution won't eat your clothing or bench. Does not attack softer metals like brass, copper, zinc or aluminum so there's no need to remove inlays, sight beads or solder-on ribs before immersion. Highly concentrated liquid really saves money. One gallon of Brownells Steel White can be diluted with water to make up to 20 gallons of safe, economical, rust and blue removing solution. Removes light rust and bluing in as little as 5 minutes; immerse in solution longer for heavier rust or scale. Works great at room temperature but can be heated to 120° F. to increase speed of rust removal.

Per instructions use 5 to 1 ratio for heavy rust.

SPECS: Available in quart (946ml) and gallon (3.8L). pH neutral liquid.

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Reviews Summary

Overall, customers have mixed feelings about 'STEEL WHITE.' While many praise its effectiveness in rust removal and preparation for polishing, a few report disappointing results, particularly when it comes to affecting bluing and rusting previously cleaned parts. Following instructions closely seems to enhance performance, yet some buyers were unsatisfied with their experiences.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Effectiveness

71%

Many reviewers express satisfaction with how well 'STEEL WHITE' removes rust and prepares metals for additional treatments. However, experiences vary, as some claim it can obscure bluings rather than enhance them.

Instructions and Usage

43%

Some users emphasize the importance of following mixing instructions closely, noting that adjustments can significantly impact effectiveness. Many mention that heating the solution alters the results, making precise guidance essential.

Disappointing Results

29%

A minority of reviewers report frustrations with inefficient rust removal or unintended rusting after use, indicating that while most found it useful, there are instances where the product does not meet expectations.

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Try something else for heavy rust

I cleaned a double gun up by sanding then wiping down thoroughly with laquer thiner. I had rust remaining in pits and didn't want to sand down to them by removing metal so I thought I'd try this stuff. I put it in about an 18-1 solution of this stuff (20-1 was recommended) and immersed the barrels and receiver for 30 minutes unheated. What came out? A HEAVILY rusted barrel! All the work I'd done removing surface rust prior to using this stuff was wasted as it rusted the barrels and receiver. It did remove most of the blue, but again, instead of removing rust, it rusted the barrel, quickly.

Waste of money

Mixed according to directions at 5 to one. Tried to use it on a thoroughly degreased 1911 slide and S&W revolver. Neither had much rust, just wanted to remove the blue prior to polishing. After 1 hour no discernible effect. Dumped mixture and Re mixed at a measured 5 to one and tried again. By the second hour there was some slight progress but not much. Threw it out and polished by hand.