Doug (PA24) how do you strip the bluing from the rib?
old colonel:
On the textured part of the rib I use a wire brush to strip the old finish. Small wooden handle stainless brushes work best......comes off fairly easy. You can use both a circular motion and also straight and sideways perpendicular motions depending on the style of the texture and the tenacity of the old finish. You can add WD-40 or Carb Cleaner which sometimes aides in the old finish removal process once you have scuffed it up a bit.
On the flat rib sides I use W-D paper just like on the tubes. These small brushes also work quite well to remove the old finish in the engraving and lettering indentations if used gently.
Hope this helps you.....
Best Regards,
