Videos tagged with Oxpho Blue

This video provides practical tips for applying cold bluing solutions to firearms, focusing on fixing minor imperfections like holster wear. Key advice includes thorough surface preparation with alcohol, preventing contamination by pouring solution into a separate container, and using 0000 steel wool for burnishing and darkening. It also highlights that different steel types may require trying alternative bluing solutions like Formula 44-4 if one doesn't work.

This video from Brownells features Steve and Caleb demonstrating how to master cold blues for firearm maintenance. They discuss selecting the right cold blue product, explaining how different metals react to them, and provide a live demonstration on a barrel. Featured products include Oxpho Blue, 44/40, and Dicropan T-4. The importance of oil for neutralizing cold blue and techniques for dealing with cast receivers and using steel wool for a smooth finish are also covered. The video aims to enhance viewers' firearm maintenance skills and encourages community sharing of tips.

This video offers essential tips for the home gunsmith, emphasizing self-sufficiency and practical techniques. Expert advice covers knowing your limits, investing in quality tools like specialized screwdrivers and T-handle drivers, and effective methods for dealing with stuck screws and minor finish repairs using cold bluing. The guide also highlights the benefits of ultrasonic cleaners, maintaining a clean workspace, and utilizing reference books for advanced knowledge. The instructor, with significant experience, encourages hands-on learning.

This video demonstrates how to use Brownells Oxpho-Blue cold touch-up solution to repair worn bluing on firearms. It emphasizes proper cleaning with alcohol or acetone, careful application with a swab, and burnishing with 0000 steel wool for luster on polished surfaces. A critical step highlighted is neutralizing the acidic solution with a water-dampened cloth to prevent rust.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to using cold blue firearm finishes. It emphasizes proper surface preparation, cleaning with residue-free solvents like Brownells TCE, and careful application techniques to avoid streaking. The expert recommends specific products like Oxpho-Blue for full refinishing and 44/40 for touch-ups, stressing the importance of neutralizing the acidic solution afterward to prevent rust.

This video revisits cold bluing using Brownell's Oxpho Blue, demonstrating a practical method for firearm refinishing. Key steps include heating the metal for better solution adherence, applying the solution in sections with a cotton ball, and meticulous touch-up procedures for missed spots. The results on various rifles show a significant improvement over worn finishes, highlighting the importance of proper metal preparation for a deep blue-black luster.

This video revisits cold bluing using Brownell's Oxpho Blue on a Finn M91 barreled action. It details the critical importance of meticulous metal preparation, including sanding with oiled 240-grit sandpaper to prevent rust and achieve desired luster. Proper degreasing with isopropyl alcohol and heating the metal before application are highlighted as key steps for effective bluing.

This video revisits cold bluing techniques, specifically using Brownell's Oxpho Blue, favored for its forgiving nature and ability to blue over existing finishes. The process involves meticulous degreasing with isopropyl alcohol, careful application of Oxpho Blue using cotton balls and forceps, and buffing with 0000 steel wool over multiple coats. Final sealing with Kano Kroil oil protects the new finish.