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French Gray
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Has anyone on here ever attempted to french gray an action? If so what did you use to accomplish it. I have a Belgian SxS that I am considering doing this to. Thanks for any help.
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I've played with liquid Oxpho-Blue to "age" a new screw for an older German sxs. With some playing you might be able to get the look you desire. Start with an inconspicuous area and a quick application. If you don't let it build up too much you should be able to cut the color back with steel wool.

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Talk to Ken Hurst, I beleive he can talk you through the steps!

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Craig Havener #160158 09/06/09 01:12 PM
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I have french grayed blued & color cased actions over the years via this process. Strip the action, degrease, warm action/part in sun until hot, submerge or coat in Lysol toilet bowl cleaner & leave so phos. acid can loosen carbon nodules. Degrease steel wool & compack into a hard pad. Remove part from cleaner & repeatedly scrub with pad until enough color removed. You will probably have questions ---- feel free to call me for answers or help. Ken


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Thanks Ken! I will give you a call. I have a few questions before I start.

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