My entire NOE and MP mold collection was recently water damaged, along with my guns, reloading setup, and just about everything else. The molds were wet for up to a couple of weeks before I could dry them out and oil them. some of the NOE molds have pretty severe oxidation on the exterior of the blocks, but the block faces and cavities look to be clear. So, maybe no issues or damage to the NOE molds. The MP brass mold blocks didnt oxidize, but some of the pins and retainers were rusted. I got everything oiled down and all appeared to operate freely.
Is there any issue with oxidation started on the Al blocks. will it continue to migrate in the presence of moisture now that it has started? Will I need to blue the MP pins or will they heat blue as they are used? Just looking for the best way to protect my stuff after it was water damaged.
I hope the primers dry out and fire fine. they weren't submerged, just rained on. Powder jugs dont appear to be clumped. Will definitely try to continue use for plinking and range use.
Reloading dies, all of them, have varying degrees of rust. They have been hosed down with CLP and might need a polish with flitz or 1200 grit sandpaper before first use.
Anyway just looking for advice
on mold restoration and upkeep. Thanks.