The barrel bands on my K31 need a little TLC. I like the looks and durability of rust bluing. I don’t mind if it takes longer vs cold bluing, but I have a question if I can do it on small assemblies of parts.
These barrel bands are sort of multi-piece assemblies that don’t look like they ought to be dissembled beyond say removing the screw. The lower band has an integrated sling loop.
Sure, I’d prefer to completely disassemble them into their most basic parts. I bet it would help with degreasing, applying the blue, and carding. It doesn’t look practical, though.
Anyone have advice or experiences rust bluing small assemblies like barrel bands? Can I just leave them assembled? Will I be able to neutralize and stop the rust formation in the little nooks and crannies if they are assembled?
These barrel bands are sort of multi-piece assemblies that don’t look like they ought to be dissembled beyond say removing the screw. The lower band has an integrated sling loop.
Sure, I’d prefer to completely disassemble them into their most basic parts. I bet it would help with degreasing, applying the blue, and carding. It doesn’t look practical, though.
Anyone have advice or experiences rust bluing small assemblies like barrel bands? Can I just leave them assembled? Will I be able to neutralize and stop the rust formation in the little nooks and crannies if they are assembled?