Author Topic: Browning a Blued barrel  (Read 2007 times)

Bruin1

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Browning a Blued barrel
« on: December 25, 2015, 03:24:24 AM »
I am refinishing an old CVA cap  lock and wondering what is the best way to Brown a already Blued Barrel?  Would I have to completely strip the bluing off?

Thanks,
Steve

billd

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Re: Browning a Blued barrel
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2015, 04:43:12 AM »
I have browned over blue using laurel mt brown.  Scuff the finish up and degrease well

Bruin1

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Re: Browning a Blued barrel
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2015, 05:08:51 AM »
SCUFF WITH STEEL WOOL ?

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Re: Browning a Blued barrel
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2015, 05:44:28 AM »
It won't take you that long to sand five flats with 320grit paper/cloth.    I would sand first and either wash in Dawn or wipe down with Acetone.   

Bruin1

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Re: Browning a Blued barrel
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2015, 05:49:24 AM »
THANKS,

billd

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Re: Browning a Blued barrel
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2015, 05:58:17 PM »
I used scotch brite.