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longrifle

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Ageing Metal
« on: March 01, 2011, 01:17:54 AM »
 I have a new blued steel ramrod that I would like to age, is there a quick easy way to age it. Thank's

Offline Pete G.

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Re: Ageing Metal
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 02:24:49 AM »
Spray with WD40 and polish with 600 grit automotive sandpaper.

Offline Bart

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Re: Ageing Metal
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 03:10:37 AM »
You can sand the bluing off and apply Brownells 44/40 and raw bleach over top of that. You will have lots of rust in about 1/2 hour. Then you can work the rust down with sandpaper to desired look highlights where you want, let her set and darken up for a couple-three days or so then apply some oil and you should have it.

Offline Tom Moore

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Re: Ageing Metal
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2011, 06:42:52 PM »
I'm not sure how much "age" you're looking for but if you need some pitting press, press the rood hard against a coarse wire wheel. The harder you press, the deeper the pits. Rotate things around to randomize pitting and steel wool or sand to smooth rough edges. -Tom