Birchwood Casey Gun Bluing | How To Cold Blue

[@notwocdivad]

Very informative thanks, one tip i saw elsewhere was NOT to dip the applicator directly into the blue solution bottle as it could contaminate the blue, always pour some blue into a different container just as much as you need, that way if you spill it you do not lose the whole bottle!!!

[@kevinbarry4325]

Wow.. excellent observation!!!

[@alanballard2143]

I've seen the same; thanks for the reminder..

[@RobertRandin]

You heat the metal and then you put cold blue on it and you get a faster reaction

[@timross1159]

Use a hairdryer not a heatgun

[@Calvin-hr3iu]

I followed you step by step now the slide on my old ruger p95 looks new. Looked so good my wife thought I bought a new gun lol thanks

[@doktormomo2023]

dangerous accusation. have a hard enough time actually coming up with explanations for real new purchases

[@danielsmith5023]

Fair dinkum , I have been thinking about redoing an old single shot break action shoddy . After hearing what you said I'm going to give it a go . Thanks mate , Cheers for Australia . Regards Dan 👍

[@woodydroneson]

I am about to start restoring my old air rifle which my father gave to me when I was a teenager and I am in my 50s now, it has been sitting in a corner for many years time to make it nice again :) Thanks for the video, it makes it look like it will be worth the effort :)

[@chrisb5222]

Thanks for the tutorial. I used your video to help me re-blue my late Father-in-law's 1940 Harrington & Richardson .410 shotgun yesterday. I'd love to post before and after pix!

[@Jeff_Seely]

Outstanding work. You nailed it! This is a testament to "preparation is everything".

[@fort3463]

You have a great technique. You are right very few give only the minimal details on how to. Thank you for your patience in showing people like me,who are bluing for the first time👏🏻🎶.

[@SM-pu1vo]

How did it go? I am going to attempt it for the first time soon. Not sure what to do when it comes to the barrel and other parts I’m not sure about getting water into

[@lease2007]

Hey, I just wanted to thank you for this video. I started to give up on my old SKS and I found your video. I used this video last night at 330 am and after watching it and pausing it a few times while I did the process you were doing,I made my old sks look new again. It may not be exactly perfect but it let me know that I dont have to get rid of an old gun. I am happy with the finished product and I am sure that if i did it again it would look even better. Thanks for the help. This is the best video I have seen for bluing

[@stevebrule3203]

Incredibly useful video! Also, the best music I've heard with one of these gunsmithing videos, by far! Have a Vz24 that was sold to Israel, rechambered for .308, I bought it for $100 at Gander Mountain as it was missing the handguard, rear sights, barrel bands, buttplate, etc, and nobody else would take it. The rifle is in great shape but the metal has an unattractive patina that is starting to give way to pitting and desperately needs a facelift. Was intending to blast and paint with engine enamel, but this is a much much faster and simple process, very easily explained! Thanks much!

[@davidjoaquin141]

Awesome video my friend. Just what I need to re-blue my 1938 Mossberg 44 barrel. I don't care how long your video is, it was very thorough and I thank you. Also, the kit is $15 from Amazon.

[@anthonyharper8161]

Amazing video ! You said you never got one complain. Well here is your first one ! Wish I saw this sooner ..Thank you .

[@philchristmas6818]

I ❤ the way you oiled it up prior to the installation of the new Blued part, smart! Thanks for sharing your insights/ experience with us! Your video ROCKS!

[@giantsrock21]

Finally! Thank you. Now I actually feel confident that I can blue my gun compared to other videos I have watched.

[@sahmadi1000]

Thank you for taking your time and showing all the steps an details. I have never blued a gun so it helped me.

[@johnpantera4782]

Excellent demonstration. You maintained pertinent dialogue throughout that had me hanging on every word.

[@FTHOODMP]

Great video, as a student in a gunsmithing course its videos like this that make it easier for someone who learns by doing as opposed to just learn by reading. Great Job!

[@larrym.6152]

Well done! Thanks for all the in-between stuff that most guys just assume everyone knows about. This has me ready to proceed on my project.

[@caraal-heli3787]

Very informative! My only suggestion is that instead of the coarse Brillo pad, use #0000 superfine steel wool & dish soap. It will give you a flawless finish. It polishes so finely that you can use it to shine chrome without scratching.

[@bmerrell41085]

Cara Morehouse well said

[@njgrplr2007]

I would agree that 0000 steel wool is the way to go. It can be used with solvent or oil to remove rust spots and prep the surface. If you rub in a straight line, it also polishes the surface. In my experience, there is no need for caustic chemicals to remove all old bluing when touching up a firearm finish. I remove rust with 0000 steel wool and Hoppes #9, degrease with brake cleaner, blue over the exposed metal and existing blue, and then use some more Hoppes to halt the rusting process.

[@The99lubie]

njgrplr2007 just did that with my 12 banger last week

[@mikefinto4048]

I have a floor plate I just made, does anyone know what grit to take it to before bluing?

[@kylerutherford7227]

also good to clean your cars windshield with.

[@bubbyscoresagain1720]

Recently blued the barrel on my Taurus PT99, using the same product that you are, and it came out perfect. Next I will be doing the slide, and a few small parts on it, then I'll be redoing the barrel on my 1911. This stuff is soooooo easy to use.

[@juniorlink4448]

Does the surface need totaly undone from scratches?

[@bubbyscoresagain1720]

@@juniorlink4448 I lightly sanded mine down, then went over it with a scotchbrite pad, before applying. That way any noticeable scratching would be gone.

[@danvredenburg4996]

Nicely done.. the key with bluing is patience, and removing the old finish entirely before bluing. I have found to achieve a darker finish is allow the bluing to stay on over a minute, it will start to chalk up kinda like a white residue. when all done with process really allowing good drying time the cover with a good gun oil.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

As a fixit dude myself, I vote a very good how to video! I’ve done some bluing on old family pieces as well and well done sez I! As I believe we both well know, anything worth while takes time. I have subscribed and Thanks Kindly! I’m sure your Grandfather would be very proud of your work! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@timross1159]

Right on thanks man , Ive been watching a million vids on how to reblue my remington automaster that was absolutely massacred by the previous owner ! ( he took what seems to be 100 grit paper to it ffs) . Im really nervous about fkn this up and want to be sure of what im doing first. Im VERY precise about my cleaning ( adhd / ocd) and want to make sure i have everything just perfect. Your video was very helpful aside from all the others i watched because i see people all have different but some similiar ways of process. I would however use two bowls of water and slightly heat my metal before i start blueing it to allow the acid to get into the grain . But to each their own . Thanks again my frienz

[@wsweld]

Good job on the video and the project's final result. If I may offer a suggestion regards to the final cleaning stage. Instead of wiping back and fourth which smears around and redeposits the contaminants. Wipe one direction, change to a clean section of cloth or shop towel, add more alcohol then wipe again. Continue the process until you have wiped the entire part to be coated. The end result will be an even cleaner workable substrate. My background is applying self-assembling Bionic Nanotechnology products to various surfaces. Our particles are roughly 50,000 times smaller than a strand of human hair, just to give perspective of surface preparation knowledge I have shared. Thanks again for taking the time to make this outstanding video. Will be working on my Father's old shotgun soon that I inherited. Take care brother!

[@longdarn]

Just finished bluing a Remington model 12. Bluing wouldn’t take and looked horrible. If you heat the metal it seems to go on better. I used a lot of bluing solution and used scotch brite soaked with bluing to scrub it into the metal. Many applications later and I called it done. Doesn’t look like original bluing but it’ll do. Thanks for the video! Any information you can get helps with this stuff.

[@John-vw7wf]

Yeah exactly I'll see a lot of great videos and they skip over actually doing the step and only explain what they did very briefly describing it and I'm like well dang I'd really like to know how you did that. So I appreciate you showing all the way through from beginning to end! Plus you provided tips AND explained why you were doing things. TLDR: Long video good for explaining whole process

[@garyhutchinson7159]

Excellent video. I've just been given a approximately 100 year old 12 gauge double Barrel box lock, exposed hammer shot gun. After some research, its not really worth anything, but is in great firing condition. I'm going to totally restore it to its original beauty

[@jasonspencer127]

Awesome video! I just got an old family Remington 870 Wingmaster 16 guage from my dad. It needs to be reblued and the furniture refinished. What I thought was going to be a huge painful project actually won't be bad at all. Thanks for the long video, brother! It's just what I needed to see!!

[@NPCSN]

That’s crazy! I’m literally getting ready to do the EXACT same gun! Lol how did yours turn out?

[@jasonspencer127]

@@NPCSN unfortunately it's still sitting in the gun cabinet waiting for me to get to it. Things came up and it got put on the back burner. And I actually kinda forgot about it till I just saw your reply. I have some time off coming up in the next few weeks and will get to it then. Thanks for the reminder!

[@alfreddesira4336]

Your the only guy who explained the whole frickin process here on youtube! A BIG Thanks to YOU!!!

[@keithscott3779]

X2s ,was w,,ewq,, NM❤❤3😂 eddsee😂 30:07

[@Littlejohn3691]

One of the better instructional videos I've seen. Very thorough. Many thanks for a job well done!

[@turkey0165]

I was going to take my dad’s old savage rifle to a gunsmith to re-blue all metal and sand out the old stock and refinished but you know what after seeing your video I’m gonna do it myself and save myself $200 or $300 thanks for the video!

[@lucyashley1966]

good job on cold blueing. but ive never had much luck with it after you take it to the woods. its always just come off if i didnt heat the barrel and use a rust base before adding the blueing.

[@turkey0165]

@@lucyashley1966 Thanks I've changed my mind since I posted the original posting

[@MikeyJ686]

I'm actually doing a Stevens model 30 16 guage pump shotgun, very old gun but man so well built, it's actually a browning design, even had the barrel stamp Browning Patent. Thx for the video, I was scared to do this but not anymore 👍

[@charlesc.plumley9755]

Ive used Balistol after applying the Birchwood bluing to stop the corrosion process on barrels. Thanks for the video.

[@Rocknranchman]

While the video is long it is packed with some good info about the process. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it!

[@blueovalfan23]

done an old 22 my dad gave me several years ago. i done used the shower to clean it lol. didn't hurt the barrel a bit. i'm talking about a rifle that had been rusted shut before i got it. turned out pretty nice but it was time consuming. had to take it apart and do each part. i'm pleased with the end result. not if those little scratches on my lcp turn out blended or close, i'll be happy. turns out a simple take down but that darned pin doesn't like to come out.

[@waxman6352]

Thanks for the detailed instructions. Great video! I will now be re-blueing my 1928 Winchester model 58-short rifle. Awesome!

[@mauricebrown24]

This is the best video I've seen on the subject. Outstanding. Thanks

[@ymg200]

Great video, thank you! I appreciate you taking time to show all steps and not leaving out any details. This tube was smooth and it was easy to remove the old finish by using a steelwool. Most real-world projects, however, won't be as easy to prep because guns have serrations, cavities, embossed and debossed signs, other surface irregularities which would make it a pain to clean/prep the surface. What's the way to prep those non-trivial surfaces?

[@ronaldsweet345]

This is a very informative video and I plan on using these steps to restore my old Remington 12 gauge. Although I have not reviewed the other comments, I was wondering if you cleaned out the inside of the tube and applied any oil to it? Nothing like having the new tube rust from the inside out, Since in was submerged in water.

[@bobups2031]

You’re really doing a good job my friend,👍👍👍👍👍oopsss this is 10 years ago,but keep on vlogging,you’re really doing a good job which is easy for me to follow.

[@daveflowers3070]

I have the same gun but w/o the adjustable choke. Mines a fixed full choke, 28 inch barrel. I did some bluing 25 years or so ago, I may do it to this gun.

[@michaelward9880]

I have an old Browning Hi Power I want to refinish. I was going to take it to a gunsmith to have it done but now I may try it myself. Thanks for posting this.

[@timross1159]

Be prepared to pay a fortune . It's a ripoff , do it yourself man it's not that hard just be clean and thorough

[@timross1159]

Shit just noticed this feed is 3 yrs old ... my bad 🤦‍♂️

[@Kman31ca]

Personally I love seeing the whole process. I don't care how long it is, just want to ba able to do a good job. Getting ready to redo my whole K 31 Swiss

[@davidgreen2442]

If you submerge in hot clean water before you start the blue opperation it has a deeper Darker finish Great Video

[@jackalvzz]

Can´t complain for the long video, Thanks for showing the complete process

[@bruno_LISA011artisticvision]

What a gentleman’s touch at the end with the wife , classic

[@joevrabel7374]

Thanks for your video, very helpful. How do I know how many coats to put on a new, virgin gun barrel that was never blued before?

[@danielwatters6280]

Fail to do prep, means failing. Put that effort in and you will be happy. Effort and patience wins the day.👍😃

[@AndyDeMontana]

Hopefully you are still able to answer a Birchwood Casey question. How do I protect my aluminum receiver when using the BC Blue Remover? The barrel is splined and gunsmiths recommend not separating them as it destroys the tight fit. I'll need to use the BC Aluminum Black on the receiver as well.

[@jeffryrojas4148]

Watching this 11 years later 😁 going to work on an old 12 gauge Flite King k121 I picked up for $200 at a pawn shop this week.

[@dinadaughtry8993]

When I was just a kid my dad and I reblued a black powder huntsman 45 Cal receiver and he used naval jelly to remove the old blueing, after rinsing with water we put more naval jelly unevenly and wiped in a circular motion removing the jelly a little at a time then rinsed it completely off then applied the cold blue in a circular motion the opposite direction when it was done the blueing had a kind of tie die affect that was really nice kind of different shades of blue, black and orangeish like it was antique

[@unionrdr]

Glad I found this video! I bought this same kit to redo all the bluing on an 1955-56 Crosman model 160 .22/ Co2 variant 1pellet gun I'm restoring. The bluing is worn & rusted, the Co2 pressure tube seems to be (horrors!) painted? I think the toughest part will be the knurled Co2 tube cap & the fancy knurled nut that holds the barrel/tube assembly to the stock? Idk if fine steel wool & that remover chemical will be a very easy job at all? I'm finishing up refinishing the stock atm, which can be seen on my Airgun Shooter videos on here. I wonder if a toothbrush would make cleaning the knurled parts any easier???

[@triggersnob9722]

This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you so much! Fixed my magazine rather then spending 200$ ✌️👍👍👍

[@mudsuckaman]

Great video. I really want to do an old .22 revolver. My only concern is the water. I can see getting water in small crevasses and getting rust. But I suppose you could actually use like a hair dryer to help evaporate any water in the crevasses and make sure you lube everything after bluing. This gun has very little monetary value. But it has deep sentimental value. It was in BAD shape when it was handed on to me. But I'm excited to get it looking nice again.

[@blakewyant6060]

I would man because if you don't disassemble the trigger assembly it will hold water

[@Maxreverse]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to show the entire process. I will be tackling my project this week and will be referring to your instructions.

[@michaelgarafalo2924]

@ 17:00 I would go at it with a fine sand paper, emery cloth then steel wool to blend out the scratches on the tube.

[@michaelgarafalo2924]

I am Garafalo, (Ga-ra-fa-lo) she is Garofalo (Garo-falo).

[@perfectannihilation1295]

€=o)

[@gauze1258]

Haha, been trying to find videos on how to blue, good to know someone has a video about the gun I was going to do it on

[@walkerwyse1047]

Im a visual learner I appreciate this video

[@davidgarrison3976]

I recently picked up an old Marlin mod 81 DL microgroove barrel. 22 bolt tube fed. No serial number or letter code. The stock is bare but full intact with original swivels and Marlin butt plate. The rifle is near mint except from about 6 inches to top of front barrel. Heavy rust that I mostly removed. Now once I get it to where I can get it I was thinking of instead of cold bluing the entire barrel ,just the trouble spots. I don't see any pitting just ugly rust on rust clumps that are mostly gone. The original blue is beautiful for its age. When you look at receiver and internal parts you wouldn't believe it's same rifle. This will be my first project re bluing . It's going to be a gift for my daughter's 16th birthday. Figure sand and stain stock and if blue comes out ok it should be nice first rifle for her. At same time I'm wondering if I should just get new used barrel?

[@sarguy901]

Nice job! But I was wondering why you didn't just re-blue the tube already in the shotgun??

[@Joe_Goofball]

I never had such good results with B-C bluing, but I never stripped off the old finish like you have. Might give that product another try. Thanks for posting this!

[@joelouden6592]

I used their cold bluing to blue the barrel of my Kimber 1911. I just cleaned it really good, soaked it in the blue, rinsed it with water, and it looks great.

[@edcrabb]

I reapplied the clod blue about three times and it worked great.

[@slygalvez35]

Thank you for taking the time to post this informative video! Much appreciated.

[@eversomellow2538]

Thanks for the video. Gonna do this to my Walther PP's slide. The finish was tarnished by a brand new leather holster. So when life gives you lemons lol. Figured id give reblueing it a try

[@ryanward8039]

I love how the cold bluing comes out when you do it right, however, slow rust bluing is a tried and true method that has been used for well over a century and provides a more durable finish on the metal parts as compared to a cold bluing which will come off much easier from use. Sure it is much more work, but that is the standard finish that I would offer customers due to its higher quality than other blued finishes.

[@hdbagger4266]

excellent video ,I am going to reblue an old adams 12 gauge single shot and came across your video very good thank you

[@Jake-cz1kb]

Great video. A lot of time was spent to get it absolutely clean then he rinsed it with contaminated water between coats. Once it is clean, keep it clean.

[@live2roll2live]

Great job! I could find any of the cleaner-degreaser at the store. Can I use brake cleaner or acetone instead? Thanks!

[@jasonhull2163]

Thank you for this.. Local gun shop wants a arm and a leg to redo my Winchester 30-30. I will do myself. Thank you again.

[@TheBerettaGuy]

I really appreciate that you went through all the steps. I'm getting ready to use this same kit to refinish the barrel and receiver of an old Marlin .22. Now I'll have no hesitation on doing this project. Thanks

[@Thibodeau_Knives]

Best bluing vid I've seen on here. I've seen alot of Tim Taylor vids out there. Hint: If they don't wear gloves................don't bother. There probably getting the rest of the process wrong too.

[@canadianbacon9819]

Length and directions are perfect thank you!

[@heathbelcher1853]

Great vid. You did a wonderful job explaining and showing the entire process. The vid was not to long. It is perfect for someone that wants to learn how to do it right. If someone things it is to long then the don't have the attention span to do the job properly anyway...LOL. Thanks for a great vid. I have not used the Birtchwood products that I bought for a 1942 3030 refinish job. I have done oil jobs but with this weapon I did not want to heat it... but anyway. Thanks for the walk through. Great vid!

[@Ironsharpensiron89]

I have 2 single shot shotguns one is a Stevens .410 and the other is an Iver Johnson Champion 12 gauge, the Steve’s was given to me by my wife’s uncle and it had belonged to his dad. I want to restore it and I’m planing on practicing on my iver Johnson because it has no sentimental value. Thank you for your video on how to reblue

[@robertrobertson7129]

Thank you. I have been doing this a while. But you can always learn. (You did clean and oil the INSIDE of the tube and the spring?) Well done sir.

[@Redeemed427]

Great video, I just decided to try my hand @ my old Winchester 37, it's in fair shape but I'd like to redo it. Glad I stumbled onto your video. Thanks.

[@jugheadjones5458]

I’m about to do some spot bluing on a rifle barrel before I give the rifle to my son-in-law for Christmas. I hope it comes out good since I’m not doing the whole barrel. It’s a Ruger M77 Mark II, .270; a beautiful rifle with just a couple of rust spots on the barrel. I hope I don’t screw it up!

[@mambeux]

Cool, thanks only thing I see different from others is 24 hr dwell time in oil before assembly.

[@tracysweny350]

Good Video.... I never tried cold bluing before. I might use it on a few things. Will it last??

[@apimpnamedslickback2748]

I really enjoy these longer videos, ESPECIALLY when it's on an informative or tutorial video. Thank you.

[@garrycoy806]

Shouldn't u use fresh clean water to rinse? Just asking. Excellent job!

[@arcorob]

EXCELLENT video. I do have a question. I have a 9mm handgun barrel that has a a terrible black oxide finish (ugg)...feels like it rubs off when I clean and lube. So my question, can I strip and blue this way (will this work) and will this impact the INSIDE of the barrel..I am a bit adverse to immersing in water or using something acidic but I am sure it can be done (since rifle barrels get done)...Suggestions ? Thanks

[@GFWoodchuck]

Probably no. That's likely a parkerized finish. It's my understanding that would need to be sandblasted off. Contact the manufacturer of the gun to find out what it is.

[@jamescraig8601]

I'm the length complainer,lol, Your video didn't waste time. You stayed busy and on target. Kudos. A lot of half hour videos that talk about their kids and cats and wife, have nothing to do with the subject. The actual video could be done in seven minutes. I'll be back,thank you.

[@AndyDeMontana]

Thanks for this. Long video or not, it was very helpful.

[@anthonyharper8161]

Amazing I just completed this job .. AWESOME . Sir . Thanks again.

[@jamescrouch8090]

Awesome video. Glad to see someone take there time making a quality video.

[@whatposterman1222]

Vented polychoke? Cuts compensator polychoke? Is that what it’s called? Dad had one it felt long. Interesting video thank you very much

[@tashunkawitko7N6]

This vid is awesome. Thanks for posting it. I've watched it twice and I am now and ready to blue my Milled Yugo M70 underfolder. Thanks for going step by step and making it complete how to vid.

[@eddiespencer1]

Amazing walk-though man! This makes me feel a lot more comfortable tackling my Hawken rifle kit build.

[@darinmckillop5044]

I'm going to try this with my 1953 Crossman 130. Thank you

[@livefreeordie9041]

Very informational. very good video, not too long just right with all the right info. I love seeing the whole process also.

[@A_SPEC_OF_DUST_IN_THE_UNIVERSE]

thanks for the step by step video. i was thinking of re-doing my 1922 mosin nagant and also a 1954 sks, both have some light rust, so better re-do them before the rust takes over lol

[@knockedoutout5499]

Great video! Would like to add something tho.If you are going to work on guns, especially older ones, please get a hollow ground screwdriver set, Most screwdrivers (including the one used here) have a tapered angle to the pointy end versus a straight angle to the pointy end of a hollow ground screwdriver/screwdriver-bit. Torquing a regular screwdriver or any screwdriver that doesn't fill the slot almost end to end on a sticky screw can really mess up the slot.

[@erikscustomguns]

the manual says to not leave the blue more thann a minute on the metal, am i supposed to leave it like you or try to put it in water as soon as possible?

[@unionrdr]

I was wondering about that myself. It didn't seem like he left it on more than a minute or so? I have all the metal parts to re-blue on a .22 Crosman I'm restoring. Darn thing is 60 years old!

[@danielwatters6280]

Excellent video now I'm gonna follow everything you said. You made this process easy when other videos make it seem hard. Thank you again Sir.I will 👍😃

[@pithicus52]

Good video. I just wanted to touch up some worn spots on a 70 year old pistol. No rust, just worn down to the bare metal in a couple of spots. My first attempt with the Perma Blue came out splotchy, no doubt from improper cleaning. After watching this video, I tried again and got great results. One suggestion on your shop technique from a retired chemistry teacher. During your prep, you had two bottles open with the identical caps set aside. Are you sure you got the right cap on each bottle? If you recap each bottle immediately after dispensing the chemical you don't risk cross contamination by getting the wrong cap on a bottle. Or at least set the cap next to the bottle so you know which was which.

[@robertulmer5886]

STOP! DONT DO IT! Go to a professional and ask what they think I garuntee they will agree don't do anything but use brass or copper proffered and a gun oil (nowhere near the wood) and be gentle and patient.

[@andrewwood9298]

Thank you for the detail. You've been a tremendous help

[@garydipietro5227]

Thanks for motivating me to go out and get this bluing kit. One thing, you had me holding my breath when you were slopping on the acid to remove the old bluing almost over you shotgun! S@%t happens glad you didn't splash it on your gun.

USE gloves! When chemicals are absorbed in the skin, it just doesn't stop there. It continues to travel to your organs, specifically your liver and kidneys. They will eventually fail, or develop cancer after prolonged use. Stay safe.

[@coleparker]

What are the best types of gloves?

[@coleparker]

@ Thanks.

[@beerbeerman]

whats the best way to seal it to prevent it rubbing of any hints and tips would be great.

[@paulmanhart4481]

What about the inside of the tube? You removed the blueing on the inside ends (looks like).