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Posted By: RARiddell Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/17/19 10:41 PM
So recently picked up a sidelock where the locks and action were buffed, what’s the best way to dull that “shine” it now has?
Posted By: SamW Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/18/19 02:19 PM
A bit more info might help. Are edges rounded and lettering dished out? Is it a "bare metal" finish you want?
Posted By: RARiddell Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/18/19 02:33 PM
the action and locks are a bright finish, I just want to get the "shine" out.
Posted By: Geo. Newbern Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/18/19 02:58 PM
You could cold blue it or there is a recipe around here somewhere to put motor oil on it and heat, then wipe it off to achieve a dull gray finish. I'd just wear it in by using it..Geo
Posted By: SKB Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/18/19 03:10 PM
A pass or two of rust blue or a mild acid can achieve a nice grey color.
Let it be. 50-60 years or so of use will tone it down nicely.


Best,
Ted
Posted By: HomelessjOe Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/19/19 09:07 PM
Ted...Ted....

That's not an answer.
Originally Posted By: HomelessjOe
Ted...Ted....

That's not an answer.


Coming from the expert in non answers, I suppose I should be impressed.

I’m not.

Best,
Ted

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Posted By: HomelessjOe Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/20/19 12:34 AM
Ted...Ted...

I'm sure the original poster thought of that.
Posted By: Joe Wood Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/20/19 04:55 PM
SKB is on the right path. Anything with a bit of corrosive acid will tone down the polish and it will be permanent. I just apply a bit of nitric acid, wait a few seconds and then wipe off. Neutralize with baking soda.
Posted By: builder Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/20/19 06:42 PM
So you don't have to go out and buy stuff, if you have toilet bowl cleaner it usually has Phosphoric acid and will do the job for you.
Posted By: damascus Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 11/21/19 03:26 PM
A mixture of Hydrogen Peroxide to provide the Oxygen and any Acid you want to use, I prefer Hydrochloric Acid but white Vinegar will also work, dont be in a hurry just use a moistened cloth to apply.
Posted By: gunman Re: Undoing what someone’s has done - 12/15/19 10:38 AM
Fine bead blast and wire brush . Alternately acid dip and brush then lacquer .
Either way it will need a full strip down to do it correctly .
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