r/canadaguns • u/TheBulletBuddy • 13d ago
Misc Storage info relating to rust.
Curious what others are doing to make sure our paper weights aren't rusting. So far I've just been leaving a slightly heavier than normal coating of gun oil, and then wiping/reapplying every few months. Cant say the place its stored is overly humid.
Curious what others are doing or if that pretty much sums up most people's "routine" for long term storage.
Would rather not find out that I should of done something different when its too late haha.
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u/Content_Sky_2676 12d ago
Volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI) emitter/diffuser that is oversized for the safe dimensions hung from the safe ceiling and replaced yearly.
Desiccant packs are ok but really need sealed environments to work properly (which is why you mostly see them used commercialy in sealed bags and gasket sealed enclosures), some dessicants can actually swell and burst, and if they end up in contact with metal can cause rust because holding water is what they do.
A dehumidifier is the best, but loud and expensive. A in-safe heater like a golden rod or really small incandescent bulb (~20 watts) will work as well. As long as it can bring the safe internal temperature above outside room temperature it'll keep the relative humidity low enough that you won't get rust. The golden rod units can usually tuck in behind the lip of the door in the dead space there and you run the wire through one of the bolt holes, or drill one yourself.