cleaning SS?

[ghitch75]

i bought a SS 10/22 and someone put a blued scope mount on it and it stained the stainless steel!!!!(i think solvent got under it) ....i tried some 0000 steel wool and it started to take it off and the finish on the SS started to come with it....any tips and tricks?

 

[WhitleyStu]

Depending on the finish Simichrome might work if lightly applied or if you have a brushed finish Scotch-Brite pads could help preserve the finish and remove the stain.

 

[LRHostetler]

Aren't all factory 10/22 recievers aluminum and then painted to match the barrel on the rifle? I know the reciever that I got with my blued barrel 10/22 is just painted black. I wonder if maybe you're just stripping the silver paint off and seeing the bare Al underneath. Just my .

 

[parson]

I've used Mother's with good results on my stainless 686.

 

[fingers]

Try using flitz or maas metal polish it works great on stainless steel.It will over time will make it have a high polish look.

 

[fingers]

most local hardware stores carry one of the two.

 

[Colt556]

Aren't all factory 10/22 recievers aluminum and then painted to match the barrel on the rifle? I know the reciever that I got with my blued barrel 10/22 is just painted black. I wonder if maybe you're just stripping the silver paint off and seeing the bare Al underneath. Just my .

I think you're right. I thought the 10/22 recievers were painted or anodized to match the barrel. I've painted them with wheel paint before.

 

[indyartisan]

10/22 recievers = painted aluminum. At least the ones I have handled.

 

[wetidlerjr]

All Ruger 10/22 receivers are aluminum. Also, don't use steel wool on aluminum or SS as it can embed small particles of steel in the surface where they can rust and cause more discoloration.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

The 10/22 receivers are aluminum. I've had good results using Dura Coat to refinish the metal.

 

[41mag]

It is aluminum , any attempt to remove staining will almost certainly remove the factory finish , just deal with it or buy new.

 

[ghitch75]

will i'm goin' to strip the paint and polish the aluminum and see if i can find some solvent resistant clear coat....thanks for all the reply's...