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What could be done to tweak the bluing process of a set of Parker bbls. to obtain a more bluish hue. Tried Mk Le, very black outcome, and used Plktn, grayish black outcome using each at full strength then diluting down to 50/50. Rusted, no sweat box until yellow rust then boiled at 180-200 degrees for 8-10 min. in distilled H2o and repeated process while being sure no oil was afloat in tank. Pits were initially removed and bbl's. polished to 220 grit, bbl's. were thoroughly degreased. Thanks in advance, G.

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You might want to got a little finer on the polish. At least 320,,perhaps 400. The rougher polish will show more of a black color than a blue in my experience.
I use MarkLee and get a nice blue color that way.
Also Laurel Mtn if I do a cold rust process. It's a little agressive at times so you have to watch it closely that it doesn't etch the surface too much. Then you're right back to the matted surface and a black color again.

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Parker used log wood dye to enhance the rust blue color.
bill


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