In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.

Removing a fingerprint in bluing

mbrookmbrook Member Posts: 128 ✭✭✭
edited February 2002 in Ask the Experts
I discovered that I have a permanent fingerprint in the bluing in the side of a receiver of one of my rifles. I must have touched the receiver while putting the gun away in the safe. Any tricks on how to remove or lessen this without going through a rebluing process?Thanks for your help.
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • old single shotsold single shots Member Posts: 3,594
    edited November -1
    I have had pretty good luck removeing minor rust stains with 0000 steel wool soaked with Hoppes no. 9. It may not completely remove it but will certainly lessen it.Go slowly and carefully. If over done it will remove blueing.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • JustCJustC Member Posts: 16,056 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    he's right, but I would recommend bronze wool. The tiny particles that get into the gaps between the stock and metal will rust with steel wool. The bronze won't. I use a little rem-oil and rub very lightly under intense light.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • JABSJABS Member Posts: 20 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    JustC,Where can I find bronze wool.Thanks
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.