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How do you remove bluing from guns?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 9/27/2023

Birchwood Casey makes a chemical that removes bluing. In addition, Naval Jelly, a popular rust remover, will also remove gun bluing. (Bluing is a form of rust) Be certain that you are dealing with blued steel, and not anodized aluminum. A magnet will not stick to aluminum, but both the Birchwood Casey product and Naval Jelly will corrode aluminum alloy very quickly.

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What is Baby Boy Bluing. I believe it was used to protect the metal on guns.?

While guns are treated to "blue" steel, that is not the use of Baby Boy Bluing. It was a laundry product used many years ago. A few drops were added to the rinse water for white clothing. to improve their appearance. As laundry detergent improved, bluing disappeared,

Is bluing permanent?

Bluing, as it relates to firearms or metal in general, is a permanent surface treatment under ideal conditions. Poorly maintained bluing will fade or flake off. Bluing is a "form of rust", an oxide layer on the outside of the metal. You can remove it using various abrasives, but yes it is permanent.

How do you clean rust without removing bluing from an antique gun?

Gun Digest (and others) sells books on restoring antique guns. The big tips are to take your time and be careful. You can't put the patina back after you remove it. Go to this site (or eBay) for books: http://www.krausebooks.com/category/firearms_knives 000 steel wool will take the rust without removing bluing.

How does the military keep guns from rusting?

In addition to maintaining firearms, most military firearms have a finish that offers SOME protection from rust. This may be bluing or Parkerizing. Some guns, such as the M16, have frames made from an alloy that does not rust.

When was Mrs. Stewart's Bluing created?

Mrs. Stewart's Bluing was created in 1883.

Is it possible to remove bluing stains on tailpipes?

Years ago there was a product called "Blue Away" I used it on my BSA and worked ok

Why are black hand guns called blue steel?

I cant really answer this one any better than the wikipedia entry for gun bluing does. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_(steel)

Will aluminum foil remove rust from guns?

I am sorry but it can not.

Why won't bluing take to a gun?

There are several reasons bluing will not take on a gun. One is it stainless steel. Nope. Two is the bluing solution correct. If so, is the temperature correct, Brownells has bluing info for their solutions., follow these almost perfect. Also to be blued, it must be alloy steel. not pot metal, not cast, just steel. Don't get any brass, copper, zinc or lead in the bluing solution. lcjones

How do i make Mrs Stewart's Bluing?

To make Mrs. Stewart's Bluing at home, you will need basic ingredients such as water, laundry bluing agent, and a container for mixing and storing the solution. However, it is recommended to purchase Mrs. Stewart's Bluing directly from the manufacturer to ensure the best results and avoid any potential safety hazards.

Why is it important to reblue a firearm?

Here is a link to information about bluing or "black oxide" it's purpose and uses on guns. Hope this answers your question. you will have to copy and paste the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_%28steel%29

How do you get gun bluing?

Gun Bluing is a chemical that is brushed or rubbed on the metal of the gun. It acts like a die. It can be purchased at most gun stores. The metal has to be stripped and cleaned first then the bluing is applied in even layers to make it darker.

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