| Hot blue in blueing salts is best. Short of that, be sure to polish the metal completely (First rubbing compound on buffer wheel, then polishing compound on a new pad on buffing wheel. Use vinigar to clean metal, then rinse thoroughly (Vinigar will help remove any small traces of old blueing). Wash again with amonia and water mix (about 1/4 ammonia). Rinse thouroughly and wipe dry with clean towels. Rinse again with Brake Kleen. Apply Super 44 gunblue as directed and rinse off and dry. If needed, apply more coats untill you reach the desired color. Be sure to rinse and dry between each application. Apply gun oil and keep an eye on it. As soon as the oil is absorbed apply another coat. It will take a few days of applying oil to fully set the blueing. This is no means as good as a hot blue, but it will suffice. Super 44 can be obtained through Brownells. |