gun re---- blue

Mr. 357. · 12-05-2007, 07:06 PM

ok guys i bought a mossberg 12 gage bolt model 395ka . It was rusted real bad so i sanded it down to metal and blued it with perma blue . I dont think it turned out to well it has places that is darker than others and im just looking for some tips so guys can you help me out a little.

toolman · 12-05-2007, 07:20 PM

I would suggest redoing it using Brownells Oxpho-Blue. Polish it down to bare metal using fine steel wool and then use steel wool to apply the bluing. Oxpho-Blue is different in that the oil in the steel wool doesn't affect it and actually makes it work better. It's the best cold blue on the market bar none. Cabela's -- Brownells 4 oz. Oxpho-Blue Itried to link directly to Brownells, but got a "server busy" message. The main link is www.brownells.com Another trick I like to use is to wash the steel with boiling water before applying the bluing. This opens the pores of the steel so that it takes a deeper, more durable blue. After bluing let the steel cool and then polish with steel wool and wash with boiling water again to remove all remaining bluing, repeat as needed. This process will work with the Perma-Blue as well, it just won't be as dark or durable. Make sure to remove all fingerprints before bluing.

Mr. 357. · 12-05-2007, 07:23 PM

thanks buddy ill try that

A-10 · 12-05-2007, 07:38 PM

Here's what you do:

1.Properly clean and steel wool the metal

2.Put on a coat of the blue with a cloth, not a cotton ball as it tells you in the directions.

3.Wait about 1 minute, wipe the metal with cold water then buff the piece lightly with fine steel wool and wipe it again with a dry cloth to clean any metal particles off.

4.Repeat this until the piece is as dark as you want it

5.Let it sit for a little while (about 10 minutes should do) to let the finish set. then oil the piece and leave it alone over night. (This will also darken the finish slightly more.)

.22hustler · 12-25-2007, 02:26 PM

Brownells 44-40 is also excellent for a cold blue.I use 2000 grit wet/dry paper and polish to a mirro finish, then clean with alcohol. Heat the part up in the oven to get it warm, then use a cloth and the blueing. Wash with cold water, then polish with 00 steel wool. Wash the part down with alcohol, and repeat process, starting with warming up the part in the oven. Make sure its free of oil and fingerprints. Repeat process until you get the color desired. Oil and let stand over-night.

12-05-2007, 07:06 PM	#1
Mr. 357. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: west virginia Posts: 13	gun re---- blue ok guys i bought a mossberg 12 gage bolt model 395ka . It was rusted real bad so i sanded it down to metal and blued it with perma blue . I dont think it turned out to well it has places that is darker than others and im just looking for some tips so guys can you help me out a little.

12-05-2007, 07:20 PM	#2
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,608 Blog Entries: 22	I would suggest redoing it using Brownells Oxpho-Blue. Polish it down to bare metal using fine steel wool and then use steel wool to apply the bluing. Oxpho-Blue is different in that the oil in the steel wool doesn't affect it and actually makes it work better. It's the best cold blue on the market bar none. Cabela's -- Brownells 4 oz. Oxpho-Blue Itried to link directly to Brownells, but got a "server busy" message. The main link is www.brownells.com Another trick I like to use is to wash the steel with boiling water before applying the bluing. This opens the pores of the steel so that it takes a deeper, more durable blue. After bluing let the steel cool and then polish with steel wool and wash with boiling water again to remove all remaining bluing, repeat as needed. This process will work with the Perma-Blue as well, it just won't be as dark or durable. Make sure to remove all fingerprints before bluing. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac! Last edited by toolman; 12-05-2007 at 07:24 PM.

12-05-2007, 07:38 PM	#4
A-10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 735	Here's what you do: 1.Properly clean and steel wool the metal 2.Put on a coat of the blue with a cloth, not a cotton ball as it tells you in the directions. 3.Wait about 1 minute, wipe the metal with cold water then buff the piece lightly with fine steel wool and wipe it again with a dry cloth to clean any metal particles off. 4.Repeat this until the piece is as dark as you want it 5.Let it sit for a little while (about 10 minutes should do) to let the finish set. then oil the piece and leave it alone over night. (This will also darken the finish slightly more.) __________________ If there's nothing worth dying for, there's nothing worth living for.

12-05-2007, 07:23 PM	#3
Mr. 357. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: west virginia Posts: 13	thanks buddy ill try that

12-25-2007, 02:26 PM	#5
.22hustler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 915	Brownells 44-40 is also excellent for a cold blue.I use 2000 grit wet/dry paper and polish to a mirro finish, then clean with alcohol. Heat the part up in the oven to get it warm, then use a cloth and the blueing. Wash with cold water, then polish with 00 steel wool. Wash the part down with alcohol, and repeat process, starting with warming up the part in the oven. Make sure its free of oil and fingerprints. Repeat process until you get the color desired. Oil and let stand over-night.