Gunsmithing Removing brass marks?

[BigBrother]

Hey all - a number of my firearms have some markings on them where brass has rubbed against them. I've tried CLP, patches, a rough textured towel, and a cleaning toothbrush, nothing removes it.

I'm no metallurgist, but it seems to me brass smudges should be easy to remove from hardened firearm steel

. Any tips? I'd like to avoid sandpaper of any kind as I'm fearful of altering the finish, even to the slightest degree.

Thanks all!

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: Removing brass marks?

Try WD40 or Kroil and work it with a soft cloth.

 

[former naval person]

Re: Removing brass marks?

And...some bore solvent. Test it on an inconspicuous place first to make sure it won't remove blueing. Hoppe's or Ed's Red ought to do it without blemishing. Blue Wonder also. JMHO

 

[FF_T_Warren]

Re: Removing brass marks?

I had the same problem with my AR rubbing against the buttons on some overalls. realized it when I got to the camp and had marks all over it. nothing I did would get it off. they almost gone though, just some time and a few cleanings has removed it.

 

[Thorax]

Re: Removing brass marks?

Sounds stupid, but it works...
Get one of those really gummy erasers, I don't recall the brand but they are pink (yea, cute, I know)...
Just erase the brass marks, won't scratch *most* finishes.
YMMV

 

[BigBrother]

Re: Removing brass marks?

Pink Pearl?

https://www.ezorderschoolsupplies.com/images/Pink%20Pearl.JPG