DIY blueing

[WDE91]

I recently picked up a Remington 870 Wingmaster
the gun is very clean for the age but there are a couple spots that could be touched up

What are some good options for this?
Are there any products that should be avoided??
What are the proper prepperations needed to start?
How do I go about matching what is being applied to the factory finish?

Here is a picture of the 870



Thank you for your help and suggestions
Joseph Kearns

PS if possible I would like to pick this up locally instead of shipping it in

[kcstott]

Go get a bluing touch up pen and call it good. Cold blue sucks and is a PITA to work with. You can never match the factory finish and get it to blend so don't worry about it.

A complete reblue is around $250 for just the bluing then add $150 for metal work and you are near buying a new shot gun.

[WDE91]

Ya there is no way this shogun is getting completely reblued
I only paid $235 out the door for it

[kcstott]

Ya there is no way this shogun is getting completely reblued
I only paid $235 out the door for it

Yeah Just degrease the hell out of the areas you want to touch up and give it a go. I have a few beater shotguns touched up this way and it works as I have no intention of spending that kind of money on a gun that cost me less the $200.

Now my Belgium 1970's Auto 5. Well one day I will. that will be a complete rebuild, refinsh and reblue.

[bruceflinch]

I did a revolver with the Birchwood-Casey Bluing kit. Kind of a hassle but the result was decent. IMO, a shotgun barrel would be much simpler than a handgun.

[Shiboleth]

If you really want a DIY project you could strip it and rust blue the whole thing for not too much money.

[Gunsmith Dan]

First question would be why you want it touched up .... You want a good looking finish, just rust protection or both?

Second question would be are you sure it is blued?? Maybe someone Parkerized it?? Maybe it was reblued with a cold blue, do you know which?

Third question is how much time and cash you want to put into it??

Answer these questions and then I can get a better idea for you .....


FYI if it IS a Remington 870 Wingmaster and you got it for $200 you got it for a steal. A new Remington Wingmaster will run between $500 and $600 and if you professionally reblue the gun still cost you less than a new with a better looking finish. The shotgun itself is very tough and should not need work on any parts unless really abused.

[mrlonewolf]

I do "hot" blue for my personal projects, nothing compares to that.

[mzhunter]

BROWNELLS
OXPHO BLUE
stuff is awesome just did one of my guns looks great check out there website or look on youtube
good luck

[mzhunter]

little bottle n steel wool ran me about 13 bucks thats all u need