Minimizing loss of damascus pattern...

[Brush Buster]

What is the best way to clean your old non refinished Damascus barrels before applying the Formbys ?

[Drew Hause]

Courtesy of Roy Hebbes-Smith
"An old trade process for polishing metal used white black-board chalk sticks in combination with oil. First coat the barrels with a light film of gun oil or KleenBore Formula 3 Gun Conditioner. Then rub the barrels with the chalk stick, focusing on the rusted areas, but to include the entire surface. The rust is lifted by the chalk sticks without damage to the damascus pattern. Wipe clean with a soft rag and repeat as required until all the rust is removed. After cleaning all residual from the barrels with G-96 Brand Triple Action Gun Treatment or Ballistol, consider a coat of Flitz Rifle & Gun Wax or Renaissance Wax Polish."