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 Jul 13 2005, 03:24 PM
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Seeking round tuits  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33  |
A real "blued" finish on steel (actually closer to black) has been chemically etched and "oxidized" (don't know if's really oxide or some other compound) to form a protective surface layer.
I know the "cold blue" touch up finish sold at gun stores isn't the same process, and isn't as good, but is it still an oxide-layer type finish, or just paint/dye? Is it resistant to solvents? Does it provide any corrosion protection? Real blued steel will still corrode, but not as readily. This post has been edited by sgarnett: Jul 13 2005, 03:24 PM |
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Jul 13 2005, 03:33 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (sgarnett @ Jul 13 2005, 10:24) Is it resistant to solvents? Does it provide any corrosion protection? It's supposed to be resistant and provide protection. It's often used to touch up after basic gunsmithing for protection. I'll have to do more research now. |
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sgarnett Is "cold blue" just paint or ??? Jul 13 2005, 03:24 PM
trackbird I stand corrected.
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