buzzrudy Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hello, I am new to the website. I just purchased a new Supernova 24 inch black synthetic for turkey hunting. When unpackaging the gun I noticed that there was a rust colored compound all over the barrel. I figure it was some sort of rust preventative for long term storage that Benelli applies. After removing this compound the best that I could I noticed that the barrel doesn't seem to be a true black color but a brownish black. Anybody else notice this on their new guns? Is there something special required to remove this brownish compound? The oil I applied to remove this soaked in immediately. Is this normal or could I have a defective coating/finish on the barrel. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bello Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 did you fully clean the barrel with gun cleaner? idk about the brown color maybe its a lil cosmoline (spelling) still left after i clean my barrels with gun scrubber i put a light oil coat on them and they are jet black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hognutz Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 That doesn't sound right to me. I would bring it back.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzrudy Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Would any type of solvent work? I just didn't want to take a chance of damaging the coating with a harsh solvent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfpd707 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Mine was the same way. I just used some hoppes and that took care of it. The hardest part was under the rib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hoppes Elite will make it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzrudy Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Under the rib looks difficult to get at, I'll just use the Wife's toothbrush for that! I'll give the hoppes a try tonight. thanks guys for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bello Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 i just used synthetic safe gun scrubber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Hertz Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Benelli uses synethic 5W-30 motor oil as a preservative, that's what the rust coloring is. A good scrubbing with Hoppe's No 9 and a terry cloth towel will remove it. You may have to do it a couple of times to fully remove it. Many guns sit for years before being sold so factorys really slap on the preservative coatings to preserve them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzrudy Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I was able to remove all of the preservative with some Hoppes #9 that I had at home. I noticed that when I applied some gun oil to the exterior for rust prevention it soaked in or evaporated within a few seconds. Is this normal? Is it the type of coating that's on there? Any recommendations for a lubricant/ protectant for the barrel that's safe for the exterior and won't harm the finish? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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