rWt
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Post by rWt on Nov 30, 2011 20:29:44 GMT -5
I recall a much earlier thread where a couple if members had used wheels or abrasives to put an aged finish on their handguns.
I like USFA's Gunslinger model's appearance-much like a 100 year old SAA.
Is there anyone doing a similar chemical Patination process that I can send a USFA Rodeo?
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Post by Lee Martin on Dec 2, 2011 9:09:11 GMT -5
I don't know of a chemical method to age finish, but you can use the dark green Scotch Brite pads. Just slowly, and lightly, go over the bluing. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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dmize
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Post by dmize on Dec 2, 2011 11:47:03 GMT -5
A friend of mine that builds custom period correct flintlocks uses a vinegar concoction to age or antique the steel parts. I could check into that if you would like.
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rWt
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Post by rWt on Dec 2, 2011 18:00:36 GMT -5
Yes, please check on it.
Thanks!
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dmize
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Post by dmize on Dec 2, 2011 20:34:08 GMT -5
Ok, not a problem.
BUT what he does this on is definately not load bearing metal parts like trigger guards,patch boxes and ornamentation,
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carl
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Post by carl on Dec 17, 2011 10:14:07 GMT -5
FWIW,
Yup, acetic acid, AKA vinegar, will dissolve bluing off of firearms.
Carl
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Post by jamesjames on Dec 18, 2011 23:34:10 GMT -5
Some of you may recall a while back I did a couple of Rodeos for a friend. 1. Disassemble. 2.soak parts to refinish in white vinegar. 3. rinse with clear water. 4. heat parts in toaster oven to 300 degrees. 5. remove and apply cold blue with small paintbrush, mopping it on in random directions. 6 repeat heating and random bluing a couple more times. 7. use 0000 steelwool or green scrubbie pad (3M) to even out dark spots. 8. use "sheath" oil and/or johnsons paste wax to seal and protect surface. 9 clean and re-oil barrel and cylinder throats. Looks like this when done:   |
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derekr
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Post by derekr on Dec 21, 2011 10:22:35 GMT -5
If you want to go slow, just rub it down well with a lead romoving cloth. I did that to my Rodeo and it looks much better to my eye. It doesn't look 100 years old, mind you, but better.
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Post by Markbo on Jan 3, 2012 12:41:15 GMT -5
derek... got any pics? I need to do this on a set of Uberti Cattleman guns.
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carl
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Post by carl on Jan 5, 2012 7:26:33 GMT -5
Sometimes one gets "lucky" and finds the guns already worn a wee bit.....  Super Blackhawk s/n 158. I added the proper grips.  Carl |
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derekr
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Post by derekr on Jan 5, 2012 11:05:34 GMT -5
derek... got any pics? I need to do this on a set of Uberti Cattleman guns. I don't have a before picture, but you are probably familiar with the finish. I really didn't rub it down much, but it smoothed it out some.  |
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