06-24-2016, 06:38 PM
(06-24-2016, 03:33 PM)JScott Wrote: Can you get your hands on some of this cold, liquid blueing solution? We can get it here locally at sporting goods stores or online at Amazon or eBay. It is distributed by Birchwood Casey and is not terribly expensive.
Yeah, that's the stuff I used.
Tips for an even finish:
1. Heat the part. Not too hot to hold, but quite warm. A hair dryer is perfect.
2. Slather the stuff on. Keep scrubbing away with the applicator until it is evenly colored.
3. Gun cleaning patches are ideal for applying. Just enough roughness to scrub the part without imparting scratches.
4. Oil the part afterwards to stop the reaction and keep rust off. Just a little bit goes a long way if you don't want a shine.
I've also used their brass blackening solution with decent results. Not as durable a finish as bluing, but that shouldn't be an issue for a clock.
Full of ideas, but slow to produce parts