With the steel properly prepared and cleaned/degreased, apply heat using a butane torch, gas, electric stove, or whatever means is safe and convenient. Refer back to the Metal Preparation section on page 9 when tackling this critical task.ġ Birchwood Casey Plum Brown Barrel Finish requires heat to activate the authentic browning character of the product (a chemical reaction between the solution and ferrous metal). If you’re browning an antique muzzleloader or a rough kit weapon, chances are you will need to repair scratched, pitted, rusted or file-marked areas. The most important part of the equation is the proper preparation of the surfaces to be browned. Today, browning is quick and easy thanks to Birchwood Casey Plum BrownTM Barrel Finish. It was time- consuming and often an inconsistent endeavor. In the old days, gun metal browning was a slow-rust process that involved the proper combination of chemicals and atmospheric conditions to create a thin layer of corrosion on the metal’s surface. ![]() To keep it looking new, rub on a coat of Barricade Rust Protection from time to time or after each shooting session. If streaking exists or you desire a deeper/darker blue, simply repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 until the desired color is obtained.Ĥ Saturate all areas with Birchwood Casey Barricade® Rust Protection and allow your new blueing to cure overnight.ĥ Re-assemble your firearm. If steel wool is used, you must use Cleaner & Degreaser again to remove any surface oils that may have been introduced. It’s better to allow the solution to sit on the metal surface for less time rather than too long.ģ After or during rinsing, polish very lightly with fine steel wool to blend the color if needed. For best results, do not allow solution to contact metal surfaces for longer than 1 minute. Timing is critical when it comes to blueing. This coat will dry to a rich gloss finish. We recommend 4-5 coats for good overall protection.ħ Final Coat - Apply the final coat carefully and sparingly, spreading the oil so there is no streaking. The number of coats needed will vary depending on the grain of your gun stock and the desired outcome wanted. We recommend waiting at least 12 hours between coats. If they exist, knock them down with fine 400-grit sandpaper or steel wool if desired.ĥ Wipe the wood down with a tack cloth, or provided service cloth, and proceed to the following coats.Ħ For additional coats - repeat steps 2 through 5. Be careful not to overcoat the first application, as this can cause unwanted build-up and possible runs (see picture on next page).ģ Now hang the stock and allow it to dry up to 24 hours or until thoroughly dry.Ĥ Once dry, check the stock for runs, streaks, or rough spots. You’ll find that this first coat will absorb readily into the grain. Dip your finger into the cup and hand-apply Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish in smooth, gliding coats. With the cap on, store the bottle upside down.Ģ First Finish Coat. This will help prevent your supply from skinning over ( Read Carmichel’s Tip on page 5). ![]() Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish has been the professional’s choice for easy, top-quality gun stock finishing for more than 40 years.ġ To begin, first pour a small quantity of Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish in a small container and replace the bottle cap. If lighter than desired, add more stain.Ĥ Allow the Walnut Stain to dry overnight before applying Tru-Oil® Gun Stock Finish. If darker than desired, sponge wood with clear water. Generally 50/50 stain and water mix works for most situations.ģ Apply Walnut Stain with a clean, lint-free cloth or brush. ![]() It’s best to test color intensity on a scrap piece of wood. Dilute with water before using to achieve a lighter color or leave full strength for a darker color. This acts as a close visual approximation to what you can expect the wood color to look like once the Tru-Oil® Gun Stock Finish has been applied.Ģ Walnut Stain is a concentrate solution color intensity is easily controlled by adding water. Birchwood Casey Walnut Stain is a water-based stain that will produce a clear, rich walnut color without grain clouding or smearing.ġ As a test to determine whether to stain or not, examine a portion of the wood while it is wet with water or alcohol. Now that the wood is properly prepared, light-color wood can be stained.
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