Best way to touch up blueing?

Kreyzhorse · February 9, 2009, 08:01 AM

Just got my LCP back from Ruger again (long story - won't go into again) and the only issue with it is some incomplete blueing where they stamped the recall diamond on the back of the frame.

Not a big deal, I'll be touching this up myself but I'm curious whats the best method and product to do this with?

I know Birchwood Casey makes a touch up blue, but I've never had reason to touch a gun up before so I'm sure they may be better products out there.

The simpler the better. The area in question is pretty small.

Suggestions?

murphjup · February 9, 2009, 08:05 AM

I use the Birchwood Casey touch up blue pen, works great!!

Bitmap · February 9, 2009, 09:20 AM

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Birchwood Casey touch up blue pen

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Dustin0 · February 9, 2009, 09:21 AM

I have had great luck withy the touch up pens.

Ronbo1 · February 9, 2009, 09:37 AM

I have one that was recalled, I can't see the diamond mark on mine. I think the part of the pistol that is stamped is probably anodized aluminum not steel. You could touch it up with a black permanent marker pen.

Kreyzhorse · February 9, 2009, 09:46 AM

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I think the part of the pistol that is stamped is probably anodized aluminum not steel. You could touch it up with a black permanent marker pen.

I think you are right, that is aluminum. I'll try that and see if that will cover it and stay on there.

February 9, 2009, 08:01 AM	#1
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Best way to touch up blueing? Just got my LCP back from Ruger again (long story - won't go into again) and the only issue with it is some incomplete blueing where they stamped the recall diamond on the back of the frame. Not a big deal, I'll be touching this up myself but I'm curious whats the best method and product to do this with? I know Birchwood Casey makes a touch up blue, but I've never had reason to touch a gun up before so I'm sure they may be better products out there. The simpler the better. The area in question is pretty small. Suggestions? __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson Last edited by Kreyzhorse; February 9, 2009 at 08:43 AM.

February 9, 2009, 09:37 AM	#5
Ronbo1 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2004 Location: MN Posts: 136	LCP I have one that was recalled, I can't see the diamond mark on mine. I think the part of the pistol that is stamped is probably anodized aluminum not steel. You could touch it up with a black permanent marker pen. __________________ When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves Abraham Lincoln

February 9, 2009, 08:05 AM	#2
murphjup Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 460	I use the Birchwood Casey touch up blue pen, works great!!

February 9, 2009, 09:21 AM	#4
Dustin0 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 701	I have had great luck withy the touch up pens.