Removing Dip-Blue Coating . . . Possible?

Luke · 11-28-2005, 05:41 PM

The Finnish Lugers I have seen (admittedly only a few) have all been dip-blued and have a thick coating of this material over the original rust blue.

In some cases I suspect the rust blue underneath, worn though it might be, would look better.

Is there any chemical method of stripping the dip-blue coating from the rust blue without removing the original finish? Any other method?

Thanks,
Luke

11-28-2005, 05:41 PM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Removing Dip-Blue Coating . . . Possible? The Finnish Lugers I have seen (admittedly only a few) have all been dip-blued and have a thick coating of this material over the original rust blue. In some cases I suspect the rust blue underneath, worn though it might be, would look better. Is there any chemical method of stripping the dip-blue coating from the rust blue without removing the original finish? Any other method? Thanks, Luke __________________ "Peace, if possible; truth, at any cost." . . . Martin Luther