machinist1 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hi guys. Have any of you done touch rust bluing? Can it be done? I have a Mauser sporter that was done in Germany after WWII that someone drilled and tapped for a side scope mount. It looks like they deburred the holes with emery cloth then left bright. I would like to touch up this area with rust blue to match without doing the whole action. Or would I be better off to use cold blue. Opinions needed. Thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 To do it right.. of course the thing must come apart... Standby now.. while I embarrass myself by proving I am Bubba!!! When doing small areas, I heat the area gently w/ propane torch and rub, burn,rub etc... w/ BLO, till I get the color I want!! I know!!!! but it generally comes out real nice for me... durable [kinda] too.. And it don't hurt nothin!!! MV EDIT.. Yes I do take it outa the stock first!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwims Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have done a touch-up using rust bluing with moderate success. The items I did blended better than cold blue. Rather than boiling the entire piece. I steamed the area that was touched up. R Wims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I have done a touch-up using rust bluing with moderate success. The items I did blended better than cold blue. Rather than boiling the entire piece. I steamed the area that was touched up. R Wims Heard of that also... I just can't seem to get steam to work well for me!!! MV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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