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Found a slick way to remove stubborn rust from a buddy's old revolver
We used a vinegar soak followed by fine steel wool. His piece looks brand new now, super stoked to share this trick.
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keithpalmer7mo ago
Vinegar soaks always remind me of my grandpa's fishing reels!
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lee8057mo ago
Works way better than WD-40 on sticky bail springs.
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adam_wood977mo ago
Tell me you've never actually fixed a reel without telling me, @lee805. WD-40 is basically scented water that gums up worse in a month. A proper clean and light oil is the only real fix. That vinegar trick is a last resort for crusty garage sale finds, not a regular solution. Using it all the time will eat away at the metal. Some of us like our gear to last more than one season.
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