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May 4, 2014
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My porkchop has some bluing problems in one area near the grip, it has a red tint to it almost a washed out look, the pistol is dark almost black and i want to reblue it and maybe add a new grip from LB if and when he opens for new orders. Ok after beating around the bush what I want to know are the home re-bluing kits you see offered worth dealing with?
March 21, 2014
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Depending on your value of the gun and your capabilities, I would steer clear of the home bluing kits unless you're OK with it turning out just 'OK'. If you want a deep, beautiful blue that is almost black, have a pro do it.
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February 22, 2009
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I've had great success with Oxpho Blue. Easiest DIY product made IMO. for about 10 bucks, it can turn out better than OK if you want to use a bit of 000 steel wool and have some patience.
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June 21, 2014
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I have used Oxpho on small, warmed parts, and 2 applications looked very nice.
One thing not mentioned here yet relates to prep work.
A highly polished, grease-free surface is as important to getting pro looking results as the bluing is.
Having said that, a hot dip blue, using the proper water-displacing oils afterwards is tough to beat.
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April 18, 2014
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I agree Oxpho Blue from Brownells is the best... just my 2 cents
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