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Mildew
- Thread starter jcj54
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NoSecondBest
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Depending on where you're storing your guns the goldenrod may simply not be enough. It offers a minimal level of protection only. If your guns are in a damp room you'll need to get rid of the humidity with something like a good dehumidifier. These come in different ratings for how much moisture they can remove from the air. You'll need a bigger one and you'll also need to restrict the source of the humidity. If there's standing water in a sump pump, cracked walls, etc. nothing is going to work. If you live near the gulf coast you'll need to shut off the outside air and run the humidifier all the time to keep the air dry. It's got to be really humid where you are to get mildew on the wood and slings.
FrankenMauser
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Dehumidifier.
If your storage location is so humid that you're getting mildew, a golden rod isn't going to work.
Don't forget that dehumidifiers need to be plumbed to a drain, or manually drained regularly.
Alternatives:
Move.
Sell the guns.
Improve your storage location. (By fixing the source of the humidity, or moving the safe.)
If your storage location is so humid that you're getting mildew, a golden rod isn't going to work.
Don't forget that dehumidifiers need to be plumbed to a drain, or manually drained regularly.
Alternatives:
Move.
Sell the guns.
Improve your storage location. (By fixing the source of the humidity, or moving the safe.)
Plain white vinegar or bleach mixed with water will clean it off. As mentioned, it's caused by moisture and your Golden Rod isn't up to it. Refinishing the stock with Pure Tung Oil(not Tung Oil Finish) should keep the wet out. Doesn't fix the slings though. Take 'em off and store 'em elsewhere.