The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Replacement to re-blueing..finishing help

Powderman · January 3, 2013, 01:13 AM

In a word....no.

Remember one thing--bluing IS rust, albeit controlled rusting. Rust remover WILL remove bluing.

As for pitting, that is work for a polisher for flaw removal.

Best bet--call Smith and Wesson directly, and ask how much it would cost for a bright blue finish and flaw removal.

January 3, 2013, 01:13 AM	#2
Powderman Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2001 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,166	In a word....no. Remember one thing--bluing IS rust, albeit controlled rusting. Rust remover WILL remove bluing. As for pitting, that is work for a polisher for flaw removal. Best bet--call Smith and Wesson directly, and ask how much it would cost for a bright blue finish and flaw removal. __________________ Hiding in plain sight...