6-pak questions

TPX · 06-30-2010, 11:20 AM

So, I am the proud owner of a new used 6-pak and I have a question regarding cleaning it.

What would be the easiest way to de-rust the 6-pak and maintain one?

And how are you supposed to load 12 grams through the load port? I find it easier to load them like a handgun magazine from the top

c6quad · 06-30-2010, 12:16 PM

the loading port is to be used when you have atleast two(i think) 12 grams already in it. it's intended for keeping the 6-pak full of 12 grams.

ncbbh88 · 06-30-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TPX

So, I am the proud owner of a new used 6-pak and I have a question regarding cleaning it.

What would be the easiest way to de-rust the 6-pak and maintain one?
what do you mean De-Rust??? pictures would help... i choose to leave mine as is and prevent further rust... dampen a paper towel with wd-40 and LIGHTLY wipe the areas of rust.

And how are you supposed to load 12 grams through the load port? I find it easier to load them like a handgun magazine from the top
Out of game: load from the top like any magazine, In Game: load through the port as long as there is a 12g engaged into the valve.

Overall i would HIGHLY advise against any type of "cleaning" i have bare metal spots on mine with no rust, these were built to be used and abused and they can take anything you throw at them. oil the valve assembly after each use (1 drop will do) and check the back check valve seat periodically for wear.

TPX · 06-30-2010, 01:26 PM

Thank you for the quick answers.

CJOttawa · 06-30-2010, 06:07 PM

A metal polish like Met-all, Flitz (consistency of toothpaste) or Brasso will remove rust with light polishing using a cloth rag. It MAY wear paint off if used too liberally or rubbed too vigorously but I'd try it.

guardian · 06-30-2010, 06:21 PM

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It MAY wear paint off if used too liberally or rubbed too vigorously but I'd try it.

6Pak's were parkerized

TPX · 07-01-2010, 10:34 AM

Thanks again guys. I will try the metal polish.

freebird · 07-01-2010, 10:42 AM

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Thanks again guys. I will try the metal polish.

dont use the metal polish! NOOOOOOOO

Some #0000 steel wool soaked in a rust inhibitor(made for firearms) and just lightly buff out the rust.... do NOT use the flitz ect...

druid · 07-01-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by guardian

6Pak's were parkerized

Not mine....it's blued steel, which when you think about it, is the purposeful "rusting" of metal but stopping it as the stage where it turns the metal blue.

I agree on the #0000 steel wool and if the metal becomes bare, re-blue it.

TPX · 07-01-2010, 04:14 PM

Okay then I will use the #0000 steel wool and soak it in rust inhibitor.
Again. Thank you.

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TPX Superfly Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York	6-pak questions So, I am the proud owner of a new used 6-pak and I have a question regarding cleaning it. What would be the easiest way to de-rust the 6-pak and maintain one? And how are you supposed to load 12 grams through the load port? I find it easier to load them like a handgun magazine from the top Last edited by TPX; 06-30-2010 at 11:28 AM.

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06-30-2010, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
TPX Superfly Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York	Thank you for the quick answers.

06-30-2010, 06:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
CJOttawa Immune to sales tactics. Join Date: Dec 2006	A metal polish like Met-all, Flitz (consistency of toothpaste) or Brasso will remove rust with light polishing using a cloth rag. It MAY wear paint off if used too liberally or rubbed too vigorously but I'd try it.

07-01-2010, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
TPX Superfly Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York	Thanks again guys. I will try the metal polish.

07-01-2010, 04:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
TPX Superfly Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York	Okay then I will use the #0000 steel wool and soak it in rust inhibitor. Again. Thank you.