Discretionary Blueing

Bill_in_VA · 03-05-2014, 11:10 AM

My understanding of the rust bluing process used on the P.08 is that the chemical used to oxidize the steel was brushed on/applied to the surface; that is, the entire piece was not dipped into the chemical solution. The surfaces that did not receive the oxidizer did not turn blue. Once the rust developed it was carded off and then another round of application, rust, and carding occurred, with each successive round creating a deeper, darker shade.

03-05-2014, 11:10 AM	#2
Bill_in_VA User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 391 Thanks: 802 Thanked 583 Times in 211 Posts	My understanding of the rust bluing process used on the P.08 is that the chemical used to oxidize the steel was brushed on/applied to the surface; that is, the entire piece was not dipped into the chemical solution. The surfaces that did not receive the oxidizer did not turn blue. Once the rust developed it was carded off and then another round of application, rust, and carding occurred, with each successive round creating a deeper, darker shade.