Wingman Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Want to spruce up my old Spanish side by side and thinking of starting with the bluing on the barrels. Current finish is sound no rust or pitting at all it's just a bit faded. I have been looking at various cold bluing solutions and the Ballistol 'Klever' product seem to get lots of recommendations this is a link to it:https://www.ballistolstore.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=134From what I have read it seems to suggest that this product can be applied over existing bluing if it's sound and I was wondering if anyone had any experience of doing it this way? The gun isn't worth a professional blacking job and as its my rough gun I don't want to spend hours on it sanding back to bare metal. So thought about just degreasing it fully and then a quick rub down with 000 steel wool then applying the product.Any ideas or advice guys? Edited December 28, 2015 by Wingman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I've been using quite a lot of Ballistol products on both the metal and wood of my firearms, but haven't tried that stuff. Let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Will do Scully, haven't actually bought it yet but will get it ordered.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I've used it a couple of times and it is very good for a cold blueing product. You are spot on with the process and as long as you thoroughly degrease it will be fine - you can also repeat the process to build up the finish. Just a couple of points to mention; firstly it isn't a deep blue-black but more of a brown-black so in bright light it may look a little different if your original finish is very blue, secondly, like all cold blues it only sits on the surface so it will wear off in time. I will put up a pic when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Great many thanks! A pic would be great if you can, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I only ever use Ballistol Klever, and I've done many rifles/shotguns with it. I've always found that a 'touch-up' never works very well. It usually results in a blotchy finish. It's far better to strip off all the existing bluing down to bare metal, and give it a good degreasing. There are several things you can use, but I prefer Isopropyl alcohol - available from ebay etc. Wear latex gloves, heat the metal until it's quite warm and apply the Klever. I use a cotton ball - the type for taking off make-up. I'll say no more on that matter! One application usually does the trick, but it can be repeated if you think it's necessary. Apply oil afterwards and you'll have a finish that looks as good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 This is the gun before: And after: I didn't take the old bluing off, just gave it a good polish up with ooo wire wool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted December 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Wow very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 FalconFN - nice work. SBS is a good looking gun, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Wingman, if you want it done professionally,ie taken back to bare metal rubbed down and fully re blacked see the thread ofr re blacking and a chap on here called barrelblacker.....for £90 you will get a set of barrels you will think came from the factory.........his service was outstanding and can all be done by parcelforce he is nr Ashford in Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett1985 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 The trigger guard in these pictures was done with the ballistol product. a rich black that has been very resilient if im honest! really made the midland O/U look good when finished. a good tip from one of the above posters, heat the metalwork first. makes a huge difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Looks great ordering some now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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