scott63 Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'm getting closer to finished on a twede project and need to know how to get the silver solder off from where the rear sight was located. Will muriatic acid take it off with the bluing? Should I just bead blast it off as the finish will be matte anyways? Will bead blasting it off make that spot a heavier matte(uneven)? Thanks guys.......Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48mauser Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I'm getting closer to finished on a twede project and need to know how to get the silver solder off from where the rear sight was located. Will muriatic acid take it off with the bluing? Should I just bead blast it off as the finish will be matte anyways? Will bead blasting it off make that spot a heavier matte(uneven)? Thanks guys.......Scott I thought they used regular 50-50 solder on these, so I would think a propane torch, steel wool and some cotton rags would get the majority of it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott63 Posted November 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I thought they used regular 50-50 solder on these, so I would think a propane torch, steel wool and some cotton rags would get the majority of it off. I tried that and there is still a very noticeable amount that won't come off, and I definitely don't want it in my bluing salts when the time comes. I know the acid takes the bluing off in minutes, but I've never tried taking solder off with it, and I was planning on bead blasting and therefore skipping the acid bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVZ Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 That is lead based solder. What you are left with is a tinned surface. All you need to do is remove it with emory cloth, then re-polish and blue. Just tear off a strip and use a shoe shine motion. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott63 Posted November 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 That is lead based solder. What you are left with is a tinned surface. All you need to do is remove it with emory cloth, then re-polish and blue. Just tear off a strip and use a shoe shine motion. Bob Thanks Bob, I'll give that a try before I bead blast it....Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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