Have found several chemical bluing solutions which do a pretty good job on repairs, etc. However they leave a dull blue finish. Is there any way to make the finish shine? I assume some form of buffing? Any suggestions would be welcomed.
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What/how do you make your bluing "shine"
- Thread starter TFLeader
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that is correct
first polish then hot blue.
might not be applicable if just want to touch up.
For cold bluing, I've used several coats of cold bluing and then buffed with 0000 grade steel wool. It gave me a pretty good shine. Definately not as good as hot bluing, but it works in a pinch. Like mentioned before, don't polish before cold bluing but make sure that the metal has been thoroughly cleaned and is free from any oil, fingerprints, etc.
