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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, 04:35 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
Oops, that website is blocked from work. Apparently "weapons" have been added to the list.
Appearance doesn't matter, so I'll try to find some of the Oxpho Blue. Thanks! |
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sgarnett Is "cold blue" just paint or ??? Jul 13 2005, 03:24 PM
trackbird QUOTE (sgarnett @ Jul 13 2005, 10:24)Is it re... Jul 13 2005, 03:33 PM trackbird I stand corrected.
QUOTE The single largest drawb... Jul 13 2005, 03:41 PM robz71lm7 My shooting buddy used Oxpho-Blue on some makarov... Jul 13 2005, 03:59 PM
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