[J. A. EARLY]

Even 0000 steel wool removes finish eventually. I use that on my last few coats of rust bluing to avoid scratches which will require additional coats. I can testify about the Frontier pads. I had a set of damascus barrels that were completely brown (rusty), but underneath the pattern existed. I had taken a lot of rust off with 0000 and oil but was starting to remove the pattern. I then used the Frontier pads with nothing and they do cut the rust without damaging the finish in my experience.