How to rid of rust "dust"?

[KahrOnTheFly]

Recently, I inherited a few handguns that were dry as a bone. All are functional and in excellent condition overall. Thankfully, there was no heavy rust and pitting on the guns, since these guns where estimated to be stored for more than a decade in a garage safe.

However, when I try to clean these guns there is obviously a "dust" of rust on these guns. It seems to be everywhere, interior and exterior. I did a liberal soak/scrub of one of the guns with BreakFree CLP. I can see that it is suspending much of the rust dust, but it seems to be deep inside the internals as well. After cleaning, if I take a white towel and wipe any excess CLP, it is rust orange. It is obvious that these guns are continuing to leach out this dust. Is it important to get rid of ALL of this rust dust immediately? Or, should I just keep cleaning these guns frequently after use and hope that it will eventually work its way out with multiple thorough cleanings over the next few months?

For reference, the guns are a Marakov and a Taurus PT92.

I am open to recommendations on cleaning methods and products to recondition these guns (if actually needed). Thank you in advance for your advice!

[skiflydive]

You might try to find a LGS or an individual with an ultrasonic cleaner and buzz it in a light rust remover like LPS-1. That'll knock the crud out and leave a light rust preventive film on the internals.

[KahrOnTheFly]

You might try to find a LGS or an individual with an ultrasonic cleaner and buzz it in a light rust remover like LPS-1. That'll knock the crud out and leave a light rust preventive film on the internals.

I have called a reputable gunsmith in my area and will be dropping them off for an ultrasonic bath. Now, I am just wondering if one of these is a good investment for a gun enthusiast? Hmmmm...

[CJB]

Its not rust dust... Its rust.

http://ia600709.us.archive.org/10/items/corrosionunderoi00huff/corrosionunderoi00huff.pdf

Thats a good read, btw... if you can make it through the whole thing.

Wipe with clean (but oiled) rags until the problem is somewhat mitigated, keep well preserved in a film of oil. I've got rifles and a shotgun or two that have seen hard use, have some of that "surface rust" and they need a good wipedown every so often, and a re-application of CLP or RIG.

[muggsy]

If it's light surface rust a 0000 steel wool pad soaked in Hoppe's will remove it. Rub very lightly so as not to remove the bluing. A light coat of oil or Rig Grease will keep the rust from returning.