How do you get the blueing off of a rifle?

Mosin Shooter · 04-30-2008, 02:54 PM

I dont know were I got it, but there is a lubricant called Slide-n-glide that i use in my bolt and in all moving parts in my Mosin and have had no rust problem, course my stuff is mostly blued, except at points of extreme wear.

roadie · 05-05-2008, 09:03 PM

I tried the vinegar, it kinda works, but takes forever. I am getting some naval jelly and will try that. Now, how do you get the metal to shine? Would I buff it with something?

thaddy1978 · 05-11-2008, 10:29 PM

For my 91/30, I removed my blue with that remover you buy from WallyWorld. that took a long time, so I used something different. I found that an acid sold at home depot and lowes...used to clean concrete, I can't remember the name. All I have to say, is I won't use it again. First, it was $10.00 for two 1 gallon jugs of it. You'd probably only need half a cup. Second, it took the stuff off so fast (literally seconds) and strong, that I hardly had time to finish removing the blue on the entire gun, before the area where I started began showing signs of metal corrosion (rust and corrosive film). Third, the rebluing you buy at WallyWorld is just not the same. I didn't really like it and it was a lot of work. Forth, the stuff I used just smelled so bad! I smelled the stuff in my kitchen for probably 2 weeks. My wife came home from visiting family out west and wanted to know what the funny discolorations on her kitchen counter were...and "what is that smell?"

SwedeSteve · 05-12-2008, 12:57 AM

LOL!

Capt'n Mil Coll · 05-12-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosin Shooter

I dont know were I got it, but there is a lubricant called Slide-n-glide that i use in my bolt and in all moving parts in my Mosin and have had no rust problem, course my stuff is mostly blued, except at points of extreme wear.

Isnt that Slide n Glide the stuff you buy at the Fantasy Sexy Shops.

just_a_car · 05-12-2008, 01:21 AM

Next time, talk to us about that. Some of us on here are rather familiar with doing things like that and others (like myself) are familiar with the effects and best use of chemicals. As an aside, I'm scheduled to graduate in August with my degree in chemistry.

marion57 · 05-12-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by just_a_car

Next time, talk to us about that. Some of us on here are rather familiar with doing things like that and others (like myself) are familiar with the effects and best use of chemicals. As an aside, I'm scheduled to graduate in August with my degree in chemistry.

hey JAC is naval jelly really from a belly button?

BOHICA1962 · 05-12-2008, 08:34 PM

I bought an old S$W 28 and the first time I cleaned it the bluing started coming off so I stripped it. That was 10yrs. back and it hasn't rusted at all. I wipe a little CLP on it whenever I think of it........before the CLP I just sprayed a little WD-40 on it and wiped it off. I have an M48 and the entire receiver is bare metal and I really like how it looks. Wouldn't even think of having it reblued.

texnmidwest · 05-12-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by marion57

hey JAC is naval jelly really from a belly button?

LMAO!

just_a_car · 05-13-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by marion57

hey JAC is naval jelly really from a belly button?

Yes, but only the kind you buy at that shady shop in the dirtier part of town.

SwedeSteve · 05-13-2008, 04:30 AM

JAC MIGHT graduate in Aug. IF he get back in the books, and quits listening to Tex and Marion!!!!!

roadie · 05-13-2008, 05:38 AM

So the Navel Jelly works like a charm, still takes some rubbing with steel wool, but the end result is nice. One of you had mentioned using a clear coat on the metal to preserve the shine...what might that clear coat product be?

BOHICA1962 · 05-13-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thaddy1978

For my 91/30, I removed my blue with that remover you buy from WallyWorld. that took a long time, so I used something different. I found that an acid sold at home depot and lowes...used to clean concrete, I can't remember the name. All I have to say, is I won't use it again. First, it was $10.00 for two 1 gallon jugs of it. You'd probably only need half a cup. Second, it took the stuff off so fast (literally seconds) and strong, that I hardly had time to finish removing the blue on the entire gun, before the area where I started began showing signs of metal corrosion (rust and corrosive film). Third, the rebluing you buy at WallyWorld is just not the same. I didn't really like it and it was a lot of work. Forth, the stuff I used just smelled so bad! I smelled the stuff in my kitchen for probably 2 weeks. My wife came home from visiting family out west and wanted to know what the funny discolorations on her kitchen counter were...and "what is that smell?"

Probably muriatic acid. Used to clean mortar stains from brick It will eat holes in concrete...........big holes if it stays on long enough.

marion57 · 05-13-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

JAC MIGHT graduate in Aug. IF he get back in the books, and quits listening to Tex and Marion!!!!!

He will graduate dispite Tex and I>>LOL
But in the mean time we can pick on him he is so easy LOL

thaddy1978 · 05-13-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BOHICA1962

Probably muriatic acid. Used to clean mortar stains from brick It will eat holes in concrete...........big holes if it stays on long enough.

That's it!!!! Muriatic Acid, just read the label before you even buy the stuff! I think I corroded my windpipe...and burnt my nose hair with the stuff.

just_a_car · 05-13-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thaddy1978

That's it!!!! Muriatic Acid, just read the label before you even buy the stuff! I think I corroded my windpipe...and burnt my nose hair with the stuff.

Muriatic acid is a fairly high concentration of Hydrochloric acid (HCl). It can be purchased in bulk at home improvement stores and pool supply stores.

I highly suggest Nitrile (NOT latex) gloves and, at a minimum, splash goggles if not full-face mask with respirator (I use my Israeli civilian gas mask) because you REALLY don't want to get this stuff in your eyes and it will burn your lungs.

marion57 · 05-14-2008, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by just_a_car

Muriatic acid is a fairly high concentration of Hydrochloric acid (HCl). It can be purchased in bulk at home improvement stores and pool supply stores.

I highly suggest Nitrile (NOT latex) gloves and, at a minimum, splash goggles if not full-face mask with respirator (I use my Israeli civilian gas mask) because you REALLY don't want to get this stuff in your eyes and it will burn your lungs.

Listen to what he said that stuff is bad for you .. we used it when I worked construction in my younger days and it can hurt you big time so try a different chemical if you can ..Stuff is BAD!

thaddy1978 · 05-14-2008, 10:59 PM

Yeah, some real nasty stuff. It will literally take blueing off in seconds with no scrubbing...I hear it's also good as a wart remover, mole remover, toe fungus remover, skin remover, in-laws remover, unsightly hair remover, etc. The list goes on!

bigbuddy21 · 05-14-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew cochran

I like Birchwood casey bluing system. You can find it one here Sporting Goods Equipment - Fishing, Camping, Hunting, Boating, Marine, & Outdoors Gear & Equipment - Bass Pro Shops

you can get the birchwood casey rust&blue remover and the cold blueing
at wallyworld for less.

Mike82 · 05-15-2008, 02:15 AM

muriatic acid.......hmmmm, sounds like it'd be good to use to replace my gasoline i use to wash my hands after working on cars all day. it'd be a change in smell to say the least.

04-30-2008, 02:54 PM	#21
Mosin Shooter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I don't know where I am, but I know where you are. Posts: 451	I dont know were I got it, but there is a lubricant called Slide-n-glide that i use in my bolt and in all moving parts in my Mosin and have had no rust problem, course my stuff is mostly blued, except at points of extreme wear. __________________ Liberal-a person who has a mind so open, their brain has fallen out.

05-05-2008, 09:03 PM	#22
roadie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 738 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	I tried the vinegar, it kinda works, but takes forever. I am getting some naval jelly and will try that. Now, how do you get the metal to shine? Would I buff it with something? __________________ Blaming guns for violent acts is like blaming the keyboard for your poor spelling.

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05-12-2008, 01:21 AM	#26
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,639	Next time, talk to us about that. Some of us on here are rather familiar with doing things like that and others (like myself) are familiar with the effects and best use of chemicals. As an aside, I'm scheduled to graduate in August with my degree in chemistry. __________________

05-12-2008, 08:34 PM	#28
BOHICA1962 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LUBBOCK TEXAS Posts: 257	Bluing off I bought an old S$W 28 and the first time I cleaned it the bluing started coming off so I stripped it. That was 10yrs. back and it hasn't rusted at all. I wipe a little CLP on it whenever I think of it........before the CLP I just sprayed a little WD-40 on it and wiped it off. I have an M48 and the entire receiver is bare metal and I really like how it looks. Wouldn't even think of having it reblued.

05-11-2008, 10:29 PM	#23
thaddy1978 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The great Shenandoah Valley Posts: 80	For my 91/30, I removed my blue with that remover you buy from WallyWorld. that took a long time, so I used something different. I found that an acid sold at home depot and lowes...used to clean concrete, I can't remember the name. All I have to say, is I won't use it again. First, it was $10.00 for two 1 gallon jugs of it. You'd probably only need half a cup. Second, it took the stuff off so fast (literally seconds) and strong, that I hardly had time to finish removing the blue on the entire gun, before the area where I started began showing signs of metal corrosion (rust and corrosive film). Third, the rebluing you buy at WallyWorld is just not the same. I didn't really like it and it was a lot of work. Forth, the stuff I used just smelled so bad! I smelled the stuff in my kitchen for probably 2 weeks. My wife came home from visiting family out west and wanted to know what the funny discolorations on her kitchen counter were...and "what is that smell?"

05-13-2008, 04:30 AM	#31
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,659 Images: 1	JAC MIGHT graduate in Aug. IF he get back in the books, and quits listening to Tex and Marion!!!!! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

05-13-2008, 05:38 AM	#32
roadie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 738 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	So the Navel Jelly works like a charm, still takes some rubbing with steel wool, but the end result is nice. One of you had mentioned using a clear coat on the metal to preserve the shine...what might that clear coat product be? __________________ Blaming guns for violent acts is like blaming the keyboard for your poor spelling.

05-14-2008, 10:59 PM	#38
thaddy1978 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The great Shenandoah Valley Posts: 80	Yeah, some real nasty stuff. It will literally take blueing off in seconds with no scrubbing...I hear it's also good as a wart remover, mole remover, toe fungus remover, skin remover, in-laws remover, unsightly hair remover, etc. The list goes on!

05-15-2008, 02:15 AM	#40
Mike82 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Starkville, Mississippi USA Go BullDAWGS!!! Posts: 1,888 Images: 7	muriatic acid.......hmmmm, sounds like it'd be good to use to replace my gasoline i use to wash my hands after working on cars all day. it'd be a change in smell to say the least. __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again!