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Unread 04-23-2010, 09:44 AM   #2
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Hi Ron,


No, not at all. In order for bluing to take,and to take properly, you need bare fresh metal. Bluing won't even take over body oil, such as finger prints.

Bluing is rapid oxidation (rust), nickel won't rust.

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