12 Gauge Dave Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Hey Guys/Gals I'm new to the forum a was hoping someone could give me some advice on a few shotgun care problems. So here it goes - I have recently got my SGC and I own a 12G Beretta 682 Supersport, after I have been out clay bashing I always fully clean the barrels and clean and grease the action ect. Although I have always been very apprehensive about going near the stock with any kinds of wax or oils incase I ruin it in some way :unsure: I was wondering what the differences between the oils and waxes are and how they should be applied? On the bottom barrel of my gun there is a very small scratch/chip out of the blueing and I was wondering if these bottles of blueing solution you can buy are actually any good for touching up small scratches, considering how much it is to get the barrels completely re-blued by a gunsmith. Can you use this over the existing blueing, would the two match or am I wasting my time or worse going to ruining my guns finish Any advice will be greatly appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 My local gunsmith blues barrels for £90, so very reasonable, but my local RDF want's £150, and they send them to my local gunsmith, so they make a nice profit for doing nothing. We've now had two lanber barrels blued now and they came out beautifully ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 You can get a "Tetra" touch up pen for slight scratches in the bluing on gun barrels! I don't know what they are like but I have used the Tetra Bluing Kit and that brought my barrels up like new so there is no reason to thing that their touch up pens are not going to work well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I have a Browning premium gold and every time I come to clean it, there are two lovely 1" scratches under the forend where it has caught the barrels, my local dealer has one as his personal gun and it does the same - they all do apparently! I clean the area with spirit and use the Tetra pen - you can see the reaction instantly as the metal changes colour. It is not a perfect match and you can see where you have used it, but once I give the barrels their usual wipe with a Legia-soaked cloth it is nearly invisible. It's not as good as rebluing, but it does protect the metal and if you reblued every time you get the smallest scratch, your gun would be permanently away for treatment - treat them as honourable battle-scars and enjoy shooting it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spara Dritto Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Small things seem huge when it's your own gun, Oil will darken the wood while wax will seal it and protect it from rain etc (to a certain extent). It will also help to cover up slight scratches over time. Id say, go over the stock once with a wax and polish it off. Do it every 6 months and leave the barrels, if you go over with an oily rag before putting it in the cabinet it will be absolutely fine! I have a Beretta 686 and it's Mint but you will always get the odd little scratch from time to time, even taking it out the cabinet! It adds character and a touch of ownership! I promis you in 2 months you wont even notice the odd scratch or dent it becomes part of the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I have used the wide tipped touch-in pens to good effect.I can't remember the name but you clean any oil off the barrel,wipe the pen over the area to be treated then wipe off with a wet cloth or kitchen paper. Under close inspection you can see where you have been but complete re-blueing is a drastic measure for the odd mark. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12 Gauge Dave Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cheers for the advice guys really appreciated , I think I'll give one of the touch up blueing pens a go on all the little marks and try some wax on the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Permanent marker pens are as good as most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) Permanent marker pens are as good as most. Don't the 'bluing' pens have a chemical that oxidises the metal and helps prevent rust, as well as hiding the scratch? Or have I bought an expensive pen that is only as good as a magic marker? Edited May 19, 2011 by Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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