starlight32 Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 Just wondered if anyone has had a go at reblueing- either touching up or re-finishing completely. Wanted to tidy up a gun as project. Was going to buy one of the cheap kits and see how I get on. Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated. starlight32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 One of my mates brought back a special "touch-up" pen from the States, which is supposed to make good any worn or scratched areas. It's **** Firstly, after you've touched up a worn area, you have to smudge it, as it's just too obvious and visible otherwise, and secondly, it wears off again in no time. The same bloke wants to have a go at reblueing one of his guns, an ancient Baikal side-by-side, but neither of us has had the courage to try it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted August 26, 2007 Report Share Posted August 26, 2007 All of the cold bluing kits produce a finish that is not hard wearing. I used to polish guns for a gunsmith prior to bluing, and the finish had to to mirror finish if you want the bluing to be like that. If you want a matt finish then use fine wet and dry, but you must use the wet and dry in the same direction. Sorry to say it but there is no easy answer - if you want a hard wearing finish then it has to be done by a specialist. The touch up pens (and cold blue kit) are all OK for small parts or areas, but not for a complete barrel etc. Be very careful with this stuff, as the chemicals are highly toxic - please see instructions! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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