Rust Bluing Results

sheepherder · 07-14-2016, 10:31 AM

Interesting. You mention using a wire brush to 'card' the parts. Steel? Stainless steel? Copper/brass brush? Where do you find soft wire brushes that won't scratch the finish or gouge scratches in the pistol metal??? Is there a 'gauge' for wire brushes (like with steel wool)???

The pic of the barrel does look mottled, or 'cloudy'.

How do you keep the barrel corks from popping out from the heat/pressure? I ask because I do Parkerizing on AR-15 barrels and that is a persistent problem...

07-14-2016, 10:31 AM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	Interesting. You mention using a wire brush to 'card' the parts. Steel? Stainless steel? Copper/brass brush? Where do you find soft wire brushes that won't scratch the finish or gouge scratches in the pistol metal??? Is there a 'gauge' for wire brushes (like with steel wool)??? The pic of the barrel does look mottled, or 'cloudy'. How do you keep the barrel corks from popping out from the heat/pressure? I ask because I do Parkerizing on AR-15 barrels and that is a persistent problem... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...