I built my wife a .243 on a Stevens action which is blued (or painted, I'm not sure). My wife wants the action to be bare metal to match the SS barrel. My question is, what is the best way to remove the bluing (or paint) and protect the metal? Just polish it and keep a light coat of oil on it?
Gunsmithing Removing bluing/protecting metal?
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Re: Removing bluing/protecting metal?
Birchwood Casey makes a product called "Sheath" that works pretty well. Automotive car was is an option.
If you want something more durable, call these guys.
http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/index.htm
They do great work.
Birchwood Casey makes a product called "Sheath" that works pretty well. Automotive car was is an option.
If you want something more durable, call these guys.
http://www.mahovskysmetalife.com/index.htm
They do great work.
Re: Removing bluing/protecting metal?
Thanks guys, I ran across the trick with vinegar and was going to do that but decided to try a brass wheel first. The brass wheel worked great, it came right off. I do think it was paint but who knows. Ill leave a light coat of oil on it and see how it holds up.
Thanks guys, I ran across the trick with vinegar and was going to do that but decided to try a brass wheel first. The brass wheel worked great, it came right off. I do think it was paint but who knows. Ill leave a light coat of oil on it and see how it holds up.
Re: Removing bluing/protecting metal?
Email Gerald Kuthy at [email protected] He specializes in this and has been doing it for many a decade
Email Gerald Kuthy at [email protected] He specializes in this and has been doing it for many a decade
Re: Removing bluing/protecting metal?
does Custom Blue have a website? Yes, I looked and did not find one.
does Custom Blue have a website? Yes, I looked and did not find one.
Re: Removing bluing/protecting metal?
You might try Duracoating the action clear to protect it from the elements. Then you won't be worried about it rusting
You might try Duracoating the action clear to protect it from the elements. Then you won't be worried about it rusting
Re: Removing bluing/protecting metal?
There are several colors of Cerakote that are very close to stainless and you'll never have to worry about rust again. It's so wet where I live I get them all done, stainless or blued.
There are several colors of Cerakote that are very close to stainless and you'll never have to worry about rust again. It's so wet where I live I get them all done, stainless or blued.
