Can someone with a knowledge of bluing for firearms double check my work on this before I wreck $800+ in 1911 parts. Thank you in advance for your time.
Soak parts in acetone to remove oils
Fill stainless steel pot with Distilled water+white vinegar (50/50)
Add Tbsp salt per 16oz. Vinegar
Bring solution to boil (around 250 degrees)
Soak carbon steel parts for 30 minutes
Quench in oil to stop reaction/ cool parts enough to handle
Rinse in soapy water to remove excess oil
scrub with 0000 steel wool
Repeat as needed to get desired depth of color
This is similar in process to what I have seen done with Bushcraft knives. It is supposed to make a more durable finish than cold blue, while still being rust and corrosion resistant. I plan to test this on a scrap of steel first, but wanted to see if anyone knew of any apparent problems applying this method to gun parts. Again, thank you for your time.
*Also, I have a magwell silver brazed to the frame of this pistol. Does anyone know if this bluing process will affect the silver braze? I know from a temperture standpoint it wont, but don't know how these chemicals will affect silver.
Soak parts in acetone to remove oils
Fill stainless steel pot with Distilled water+white vinegar (50/50)
Add Tbsp salt per 16oz. Vinegar
Bring solution to boil (around 250 degrees)
Soak carbon steel parts for 30 minutes
Quench in oil to stop reaction/ cool parts enough to handle
Rinse in soapy water to remove excess oil
scrub with 0000 steel wool
Repeat as needed to get desired depth of color
This is similar in process to what I have seen done with Bushcraft knives. It is supposed to make a more durable finish than cold blue, while still being rust and corrosion resistant. I plan to test this on a scrap of steel first, but wanted to see if anyone knew of any apparent problems applying this method to gun parts. Again, thank you for your time.
*Also, I have a magwell silver brazed to the frame of this pistol. Does anyone know if this bluing process will affect the silver braze? I know from a temperture standpoint it wont, but don't know how these chemicals will affect silver.
