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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ scratched barrel |
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Fri May 11, 2007 8:40 am
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| what's the best way to fix a scratch in the blueing of a barrel? |
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Fri May 11, 2007 1:47 pm
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Location: Illinois
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| depends on the value of the gun from cold blue touch up to a professuional redo |
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Sat May 12, 2007 4:52 am
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| Does the mark in question involve metal damage or is it just a surface blemish? |
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Sat May 12, 2007 1:20 pm
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Sat May 12, 2007 3:23 pm
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| Get it clean and try a cold blue on it. For small stuff, I like Brownells Oxpho-Blue. Check their website, they have a variety of products for cold blueing. |
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Sun May 13, 2007 5:54 pm
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I have used most types of cold blues available with only mediocre and very temporary results.They all contain selenic acid. The problem with any cold blue touch up is that it will wipe off leaving the treated area a dull gray or will eventually turn brown. Also, if you don't nuetralize the acid in it, you might end up pitting the area and turn minor blemish into an ugly scar. So be sure to thoroughly flush the treated area with plenty of warm clean water immediately after application. I even recommend a dab of baking soda to counter the acid and stop any further reaction with the steel.
One of the raps against WD-40 is because it wipes off cold blue touched up spots like magic. Most rust preventative oils will too. So the slicker gun show traders don't like any of these new oils. Too revealing if you know what I mean.
There is a new type of touch up blue available that requires a two step application process. I just can't remember the trade name. I also do not know how good it is for touch ups. Perhaps one of our members might know the brand I'm referring to and can give a report on effectiveness and durability.
Otherwise, sometimes its just best to live with the scratch. All field guns get them no matter how careful we are. Its part of hunting. If you are too busy trying to protect your gun from the occasional ding, you will miss too much of what is happening around you and miss out on the show. So relax, take it all in, and enjoy the day. Some of those dings will help you remember a fine day in the field. |
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Mon May 14, 2007 8:18 am
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| If the scratch is small a black sharpie works great. |
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