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Removing Silver Solder


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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

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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.

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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.

 

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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

 

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