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Rust Blue redux #359156 02/27/14 05:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 709 Dallas pooch OP Sidelock
OP pooch Sidelock Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 709 Dallas	How do you take the old bluing off and preparing the matted areas on the ribs and receiver?

Re: Rust Blue redux pooch #359161 02/27/14 06:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,854 Likes: 118 Eastern Pa David Williamson Sidelock
David Williamson Sidelock Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,854 Likes: 118 Eastern Pa	Some use a very fine wire wheel to do both. David

Re: Rust Blue redux pooch #359198 02/28/14 12:09 AM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 13,883 Likes: 19 Torrance, CA Chuck H Sidelock
Chuck H Sidelock Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 13,883 Likes: 19 Torrance, CA	Rust/blueing remover. No abrasive on the rib if possible.

Re: Rust Blue redux Chuck H #359204 02/28/14 12:50 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 709 Dallas pooch OP Sidelock
OP pooch Sidelock Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 709 Dallas	Is there a brand you would recommend? Thanks

Re: Rust Blue redux pooch #359220 02/28/14 09:34 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,071 Canada gunsaholic Sidelock
gunsaholic Sidelock Joined: May 2011 Posts: 1,071 Canada	I have picked up very small plastic handles parts cleaning brushes with either brass or stiff nylon bristles. I just used Brownells bluing remover and scrubbed the rib with the brushes.

Re: Rust Blue redux gunsaholic #359243 02/28/14 11:03 AM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,939 Likes: 343 East Alabama Der Ami Sidelock
Der Ami Sidelock Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 4,939 Likes: 343 East Alabama	Pooch, you can use any of the above suggestions or wornout 320 grit abrasive(lightly, for color)but don't worry about removing is all from the top of the rib.It won't hurt a thing as long as it's degreased. Mike

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