Preventing light surface rust on reloader

[yakyakgoose]

Due to having to move all the time my Hornady AP reloader has been stored in the house for the last couple years. Yesterday, I was moving things around and noticed that I am getting surface rust of a lot of pieces, some on the power dropper as well.

Its stored in a main part of the house, not a humid basement or anything. Anyone else have this? Advice on preventing and removing what is already there?

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[No_Regerts]

I'd first take a clean paintbrush and get it all dusted. Then take some 0000 steel wool and a little rust resolver and scrub down the areas with surface rust. Then use a different clean paint brush, I use a 3.5 inch natural hair brush that holds lubricant, and use it to spread a coat of lubricant on the metal parts. Then, rub it down with a silicone rag.

 

[bbbass]

I use a silicone spray and a cloth. Keeps the rust down and the parts moving... like my Johnson.

 

[AMT]

A light spritz of WD-40 and a rag to wipe off the excess.

 

[JO JO]

I spray mine with breakfree clp once in a while never had an issue and mine is set up in the garage

 

[ma96782]

And my set up is also in the garage.

Aloha, Mark

 

[Local Loader]

Using some one-shot spray once a month on my press keeps it clean and moving smoothly.

 

[yakyakgoose]

Nice! thanks for the replies guys. Have a few options to try out.

 

[Horn Ridge]

I would not recommend wd40. Better than nothing I suppose, but will make a gooey mess in a few years if you don't wipe it all off.

 

[Local Loader]

I would not recommend wd40. Better than nothing I suppose, but will make a gooey mess in a few years if you don't wipe it all off.

That why I use the one shot on mine, it doesn't get that problem.

 

[Horn Ridge]

That why I use the one shot on mine, it doesn't get that problem.

I do like one shot. I haven't quite figured out how to describe the odor. But not as loud as kroil or hoppes.

 

[41mag]

Ballistol works as well. Choose your Eau De Toilette....

 

[Phred]

I use WD-40 Specialist to wipe down my reloading equipment. This test made me change my other lubricants too.

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[techiej]

I reload (Hornady AP) in a detached garage (no heat) and when I'm not going to reload for a while I will usually clean the press and accessories with Hornady One-Hot dry lube which has been working for me.

 

[yakyakgoose]

I reload (Hornady AP) in a detached garage (no heat) and when I'm not going to reload for a while I will usually clean the press and accessories with Hornady One-Hot dry lube which has been working for me.

I think everything Ive ever stored in a detached garage has quickly gone to crap. lol. My father passed away a few years ago and when I was helping clean out his large shop I was amazed how much stuff had ruined. That and the number of poisonous spiders it could hold.

 

[crstrode]

Leave Seattle.
Move to Yuma.

 

[eb in oregon]

I've found that just using your favorite oil and wiping down the bare metal after use helps a great deal. If I use my milling machine or my lathe (and this includes my RCBS press and accompanying tools) I must wipe down all metal surfaces with an oily rag upon completion of use. And my tools are in a shop with a dehumidifier that runs several times a day. The other week I made a small part for my brother's M1 Carbine and used both mill and lathe. I didn't clean up immediately, actually about five days later. I spent a good half hour scrubbing off the surface rust that had appeared with a scotch brite pad and light oil. Finger and palm prints were abundant. I knew better but blew it off for a few days. So, wipe down all exposed metal when done for the day. And if storing for awhile desiccant paper or packets surely help.

 

[gunfreak]

I found that the Otis dry lube helps keep the ram on all presses, it doesn't attract dirt and reloading debris like other oils.

 

[Catfishmoon]

I have the same issue with dies and where there is bare metal on the press. A very light coating of oil applied periodically solves the problem for me.