Correct cleaning of P44 webbing

[Peter Laidler]

Just a thought but why/how should it get rust stains. It's just light cotton webbing and dark green anodised aluminium hardware? Am I missing something................?

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[Emri]

Just a thought but why/how should it get rust stains. It's just light cotton webbing and dark green anodised aluminium hardware? Am I missing something................?

The US web gear (rifle and carbine slings are what I have) from WWII usually had steel keepers to adjust them. Over time and with poor storage the parkerizing (some were blued) allowed them to rust and it leaves stains. Washing doesn't do anything and I am afraid to try anything harsher for fear of ruining them totally.

Thanks again,

Emri