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I could ask this question on SRP, but I'd be overwhelmed with replies, and I can just imagine how it would deteriorate into one of those "what's your favourite sub machine gun for everyday carry?" threads.
So: has anyone used gun bluing compound? What it is, I've got one of these:
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which has a blued tang. Unfortunately there are no friction washers, and the scales have rubbed away the bluing in places. Since the scales are going anyway (warped), I'd like to restore the tang finish, but I don't know how easy or otherwise it would be to stop the compound bleeding onto the blade itself. I can't see masking tape doing the job somehow. Is it a matter of masking at all, or buffing away any excess afterwards? I believe these compounds penetrate somewhat even on hard polished steel. Any advice would be appreciated.
So: has anyone used gun bluing compound? What it is, I've got one of these:
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Wester_Bros_%22Anchor_Brand%22_4/8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.straightrazorplace.com/srpwi ... and%22_4/8</a><!-- m -->
which has a blued tang. Unfortunately there are no friction washers, and the scales have rubbed away the bluing in places. Since the scales are going anyway (warped), I'd like to restore the tang finish, but I don't know how easy or otherwise it would be to stop the compound bleeding onto the blade itself. I can't see masking tape doing the job somehow. Is it a matter of masking at all, or buffing away any excess afterwards? I believe these compounds penetrate somewhat even on hard polished steel. Any advice would be appreciated.