Rust in the earstem/orbital threads

[joecool862]

Hey, I apologize if this has been covered before, I know rust has been talked about, but I'm not sure if my issue has been discussed. Breaking down a polished Juliet frame and all the screws are rusted. Not a problem, I have a Wiha T6 so the screws came out easy peezy. How do I clean the threads on the frame, WD 40? There looks to be a lot of rust left down there on the ear stem and orbital threads. I have replacement screws ready to go, just want to clean the frame super well so I don't get any rust on/ruin the new screws!

 

[Rustpot]

I'd use a mild solvent made for rust and a pipe cleaner. A small brass brush that would fit in there would be cool.

WD-40 is garbage.

 

[joecool862]

I'd use a mild solvent made for rust and a pipe cleaner. A small brass brush that would fit in there would be cool.

WD-40 is garbage.

I've got some naval jelly, is that too strong?
I strip down and clean all my Juliets. This poor little lady has the worst rusted screws I've ever seen. If I didn't have such a great driver I would have stripped 3 out of 4 of the screws...

 

[Rustpot]

A brush will probably do more for you than anything since it's not the frame that's rusted. Just gotta get the crap out of there.

 

[kronin323]

Yeah I think naval jelly could mar the finish.

 

[joecool862]

Yeah I think naval jelly could mar the finish.

Yeah, definitely don't trust that stuff... I gave them a good hot water and soap bath. Went over everything with q-tips. Got most of the rust off I think... Still see some rust around the ear stem washers area that doesn't seem to want to come off.

 

[kronin323]

The Home Depot sells a three-pack of detail brushes, one nylon, one, brass, and one steel. Very handy to have around for all sorts of stuff. I'd be inclined to try the nylon one first; if necessary, the brass one very carefully:

Workforce 1/2 in. Mini Brushes (3-Pack)-AMB - The Home Depot

 

[joecool862]

The Home Depot sells a three-pack of detail brushes, one nylon, one, brass, and one steel. Very handy to have around for all sorts of stuff. I'd be inclined to try the nylon one first; if necessary, the brass one very carefully:

Workforce 1/2 in. Mini Brushes (3-Pack)-AMB - The Home Depot

Thank you for the suggestion! I will absolutely pick some of these up as soon as I can!

 

[THE X-MAN]

I put all my screws back in with a weaponshield grease,it helps in the installation of new washers, lubricates and protects the threads from salts.

 

[joecool862]

I put all my screws back in with a weaponshield grease,it helps in the installation of new washers, lubricates and protects the threads from salts.

Thanks, I will definitely order some!