Matte Blue vs Regular Blue

D.A.M. · January 18, 2014, 02:50 PM

Does a matte blue provide anymore corrosion resistance then a regular blue?

Bill DeShivs · January 18, 2014, 03:20 PM

Technically, no.
Practically, the matte finish can hold oil better than a mirror finish, but the bluing is the same.

jmr40 · January 18, 2014, 04:56 PM

You will probably find that a matte blue is slightly more likely to rust. The difference is small, but there are more places for moisture to collect and it is a little harder to wipe it completely dry.

Assuming you are talking about a true matte blue finish. There are many different gun coatings available today that do a great job and many look like matte blue.

January 18, 2014, 02:50 PM	#1
D.A.M. Junior Member Join Date: November 29, 2013 Posts: 13	Matte Blue vs Regular Blue Does a matte blue provide anymore corrosion resistance then a regular blue?

January 18, 2014, 03:20 PM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	Technically, no. Practically, the matte finish can hold oil better than a mirror finish, but the bluing is the same. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

January 18, 2014, 04:56 PM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	You will probably find that a matte blue is slightly more likely to rust. The difference is small, but there are more places for moisture to collect and it is a little harder to wipe it completely dry. Assuming you are talking about a true matte blue finish. There are many different gun coatings available today that do a great job and many look like matte blue.