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Marvin · 01-17-2002, 09:01 PM

Doug,

The very dark blackish color over the pits are a natural evolution from rust. Bluing, whether it be rust or salt, is a form a controlled rust. In the pitted area, rust has formed in the normal red color, but over the years, it has formed a seal against the steel and turned black, therefore, a form of protection to the steel. I would not recommend trying to remove this natural bluing, just leave it as is and keep oil on it.

Marvin

01-17-2002, 09:01 PM	#3
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rust pitting and color fo them?? Doug, The very dark blackish color over the pits are a natural evolution from rust. Bluing, whether it be rust or salt, is a form a controlled rust. In the pitted area, rust has formed in the normal red color, but over the years, it has formed a seal against the steel and turned black, therefore, a form of protection to the steel. I would not recommend trying to remove this natural bluing, just leave it as is and keep oil on it. Marvin