nagantino Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 My certificate is away to add a pretty well looked after AYA Yeoman. It appears to have been made about 1963 or so. The gun has retained its lovely blue/amber case hardening and the diamonds on the grip are fine and crisp. Later Yeoman seem less refined. Any way, looking it over in the shop I could see that a lacquer had been applied and was wearing off. I'm going to refurbish the complete gun, with the exception of the barrels which are acceptable, but was wondering about how to remove and reapply the lacquer. A quick search showed a product called Galazan, but I cannot find a source in the UK. Also, I was given some Renaissance Wax a while ago.....would this be better than lacquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Try This:: Do it on some metal first to try it out.. Vaseline mixed with petrol,?.. Yes over the long term it will wear off,chips etc,like yours has done,,But,, Use petrol to remove it and re-apply,does give some protection.. Used it on old wildfowling guns,stop rusting on the action and barrels. Worth a look.eh.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 My certificate is away to add a pretty well looked after AYA Yeoman. It appears to have been made about 1963 or so. The gun has retained its lovely blue/amber case hardening and the diamonds on the grip are fine and crisp. Later Yeoman seem less refined. Any way, looking it over in the shop I could see that a lacquer had been applied and was wearing off. I'm going to refurbish the complete gun, with the exception of the barrels which are acceptable, but was wondering about how to remove and reapply the lacquer. A quick search showed a product called Galazan, but I cannot find a source in the UK. Also, I was given some Renaissance Wax a while ago.....would this be better than lacquer? Why is your certificate "away"?.............Where has it gone "away" to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Why is your certificate "away"?.............Where has it gone "away" to? Maybe its full up? I know mine is and will need to go away to be updated soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagantino Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 N. Ireland. We have a good system mostly. If I had walked in with a shotgun to sell in 12G, the dealer does it and I walk out with a new gun. Sell a 9mm, walk out with a 9mm and that goes for all same for same calibres. I'm buying but not selling or trading in so you must fill in the form and send it in with your old certificate. They are going to introduce a compurterized system in the next few months. All applications will be done on line. Has anyone used Galazan lacquer or know of a UK equivalent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Galazan i think refers to a company, not a product. From what i can find Galazan used to make a kit for refurbishing gunstocks, in the good old USA . See here. 4th post down. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386555 "Case Hardening" usually refers to a heat treatment that leaves brownish bluish blotchy colour on the action of shotguns and other treated metals. Edited December 9, 2016 by peck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDS Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Tru-oil is recommended on several USA websites for protecting case hardening colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagantino Posted December 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Many thanks everyone.........some great leads there. I have to keep reminding myself, It's Just Yeoman! But if its worth doing, it's worth doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 19, 2016 Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Ask Gunman on here, i read or heard on a old gunsmith video that it was normal on yearly service that the case hardening would be re coated with a layer of lacquer before being handed back to the owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagantino Posted December 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2016 Foggy, I can't find any real alternative to lacquer except Renaissance Wax.........maybe. Nail varnish could work and I am reluctant to spray anything as it runs easily..........but I'm still looking. The idea of a lacquer is good one as it will definatly enhance the Case Hardening colours. Figgy........sorry .......predictive sod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 To remove laquer, acetone does wonders. use it outside tho, it's quite lively. As replacement, I would use hardening oil, like danish oil. You can also use real laquer spray of course (for cars, instruments etc), you get pretty good results with that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted December 25, 2016 Report Share Posted December 25, 2016 Clear cellulose lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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