how to blue a gun

[rebel357]

is there a cheap easy way to touch up a guns blue at home?

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

Short answer? No.

 

[rebel357]

ok just wondering. thanks

 

[christman]

Depends on how you really want the final outcome to look like. Just want to touch it up to keep it from showing the true metal? Than no time at all. Want it to look nice and flow with the rest? Look at stripping an entire piece.

 

[Suprtek]

I have used this stuff before.

Birchwood Casey Perma Blue Cold Blue 2 oz Paste - MidwayUSA

It is NOT what I would consider a professional or permanent fix, but it will help the appearance and protect the metal. I have found that it needs to be reapplied from time to time.

 

[IndyGunworks]

Just a scratch cold blue will make it less obvious but will not provide any corrosion resistance.... if you want it proffesionally reblued, send me a pm and ill get her done for ya.

 

[Colt556]

For best result do what HE Said ^^^. But for just a touch up there are several ways to do it. Really depends on what you want, type of gun and finish on it.

 

[Walt_Jabsco]

I guess I stand corrected, although I clarify my answer in saying there's no way to geuinely blue your gun at home. I mean, without a hell of a lot of equipment.

 

[Colt556]

I guess I stand corrected, although I clarify my answer in saying there's no way to geuinely blue your gun at home. I mean, without a hell of a lot of equipment.

I'll have to show you a couple of my "home Blue" jobs. I agree with you and Nick that to have a professional quality blue job that you need to let a pro do it, but you can do some decent work at home too.

 

[sawgunner74]

the best home blue ive used bar none is oxyblue (brownells)it does work good, even on larger parts just dont get metal in the bottle it will contaminate the whole bottle.follow the instructions and i do clean the part before you apply(it says you dont have to)good luck .