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Doc Hoy · January 11, 2011, 06:34 AM

...not buying the whole kit. The citrus degreaser doesn't work as well as acetone.

I like the oil but can't compare its performance to simple gun oil. I may have more to say on that later.

I found that I almost had to work the finish in with real fine steel wool. The first application looked so uneven I was about to write a nasty letter. But working the finish in with repeated application and then smoothing with fine steel wool while the bluing is drying makes the finish more even.

January 11, 2011, 06:34 AM	#51
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I recommend.... ...not buying the whole kit. The citrus degreaser doesn't work as well as acetone. I like the oil but can't compare its performance to simple gun oil. I may have more to say on that later. I found that I almost had to work the finish in with real fine steel wool. The first application looked so uneven I was about to write a nasty letter. But working the finish in with repeated application and then smoothing with fine steel wool while the bluing is drying makes the finish more even. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.