Removing blue

[TARNATION !!!]

I'm too slow at auctions and now even on a buy/sell site I watch closely. Somebody else takes a VHE home for - hold your breath my American friends, $450. No, there are no missing zeros.

[Tom Brown]

Not sure of the charcoal blueing procedure, what would the outcome be if only the inner side of the trigger guard were to be polished and charcoal blued while leaving the outer surface original with slight browning and slightly visible pits? Also would a 220 or 320 polish be correct? Can this blueing procedure be targeted to specific areas? Thanks in advance, T.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Tom Brown

Also would a 220 or 320 polish be correct? Can this blueing procedure be targeted to specific areas?

No - use at least 600 or even finer if you can find it.





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[Bill Anderson]

This may sound too simple after seeing all these various experiences in taking off bluing, but I just use "bluing remover" by Birchwood Casey. Go figure!

Bill

[B. Dudley]

White Vineger will also remove old bluing from the metal. Best if soaked. It takes a little bit to work, but not too long.