Reblue.

snipe49 · 25-01-2015 11:39pm #1

Lad i want to reblue my side by side the barrels are bad on it . Have any of you got any advice on where i might get a kit to do the job.

sniperman · 25-01-2015 11:42pm

snipe49 wrote: »

Lad i want to reblue my side by side the barrels are bad on it . Have any of you got any advice on where i might get a kit to do the job.

google gun blueing kit,all the stuff youll need;)

snipe49 · 25-01-2015 11:43pm

sniperman wrote: »

google gun blueing kit,all the stuff youll need;)

Good man will do.

djflawless · 26-01-2015 11:28am

I think griffin hawe sell them bud

djflawless · 26-01-2015 4:07pm

Literally just got this for my own use!let you know how it goes!

snipe49 · 26-01-2015 4:15pm

djflawless wrote: »

Literally just got this for my own use!let you know how it goes!

good luck with it what are u using to clean all the old stuff off with. ?

djflawless · 26-01-2015 6:11pm

Not sure what way I'm going to manoeuvre yet!
Will have a bit of research done before I even open the bottle

snipe49 · 26-01-2015 6:40pm

djflawless wrote: »

Not sure what way I'm going to manoeuvre yet!
Will have a bit of research done before I even open the bottle

A lad on here tld me t have a look on U Tube i did and there all u need to knw on there,'

djflawless · 26-01-2015 6:42pm

Ah well not going to chance it till I know I have a few hours to spare for definite but there will be plenty of research done

Chiparus · 26-01-2015 7:14pm

I find those kits are "OK" for small spots, but you are much better off getting it done professionally if you have large areas.

I got my 1982 shotgun done recently , the barrels are like new again.

snipe49 · 26-01-2015 7:50pm

Chiparus wrote: »

I find those kits are "OK" for small spots, but you are much better off getting it done professionally if you have large areas.

I got my 1982 shotgun done recently , the barrels are like new again.

If u don't mind me asking how much did it cost. ?

Chiparus · 27-01-2015 12:06am

€120, with new sights/beads.

snipey · 27-01-2015 12:09am

where did you get it done

Chiparus · 27-01-2015 7:16am

PM sent

J s682 · 27-01-2015 2:38pm

Would you mind sending me the details also? How long is the turn around on getting them done?

mickjohnlong · 28-01-2015 9:21am

hi could you also sent me on the details as well please.

recipio · 28-01-2015 1:54pm

There is a world of difference between hot and cold blueing.
A professional will use the hot blueing technique which is way better than touch ups with cold blue. A lot of the work involves pre-cleaning and personally I'd spend the money for a nice job.

tac foley · 28-01-2015 2:14pm

Cold bluing is great for screw heads, barrel bands and small components where a single-wipe action covers it in one fell swoop. Many times. I've used the Birchwood-Casey stuff for many years on such pieces, and it CAN be very good. However, everything depends on the level of preparation, and I made sure that every piece I did started off looking like it was polished to a a 'chrome-plate' level before ever I laid the stuff on it. Cotton gloves, not vinyl, and absolute cleanliness are the order of the day.

About ten years ago, I had a Mauser back sight unit salt-blued to match the rest of the 1937-build rifle - it cost £120, much of which went on a one-day HAZMAT license to use fuming cyanide salts to effect the finish. Barrel bluing- called blacking in the trade - is not something done lightly by an amateur.

tac

snipe49 · 28-01-2015 5:19pm

tac foley wrote: »

Cold bluing is great for screw heads, barrel bands and small components where a single-wipe action covers it in one fell swoop. Many times. I've used the Birchwood-Casey stuff for many years on such pieces, and it CAN be very good. However, everything depends on the level of preparation, and I made sure that every piece I did started off looking like it was polished to a a 'chrome-plate' level before ever I laid the stuff on it. Cotton gloves, not vinyl, and absolute cleanliness are the order of the day.

About ten years ago, I had a Mauser back sight unit salt-blued to match the rest of the 1937-build rifle - it cost £120, much of which went on a one-day HAZMAT license to use fuming cyanide salts to effect the finish. Barrel bluing- called blacking in the trade - is not something done lightly by an amateur.

tac

What would you use to pre clean barrels ?

tac foley · 28-01-2015 6:11pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I9wCeD2eh4

Many methods on YT, but basically the old surface must be removed by using fine abrasive paper - 300/400 grade to avoid scratches - and then, ideally, polished using a motorised polishing wheel or mop, set to run at around 300rpm - to avoid friction burns on the exposed steel.

That's what I did - your mileage may differ.

tac

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