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**jonny4523** · 06-23-2006, 10:38 AM

So I've started the process of polishing my barrel. I'm using 15 micron Lapping paper, which has taken most of the blue off. But there are some stubborn spots that don't want to budge and I don't want to go to a bigger grit sand paper. So I went to the local gun shop and picked up som Birchwood Casey Blue and Rust Remover. I haven't used it yet. But my question was this....

It says to apply the Blue Remover and let it work for 2 min. Would it hurt my barrel at all if I were to just let it sit in the bottle for 2-5 min? I was thinking about setting it in with the chamber side down, and letting it work its magic. What do you think?

The Knight Of Light · 06-23-2006, 10:54 AM

That suff will take metal off. I would use Evapo-Rust from Midway USA. It is a safer mixture. The BC stuff is an acid that will etch the metal. I did not like how it worked at all. Also what parts are you polishing? Have you tried a polishing wheel for a dremel? I used one of these to buff the rough spots out on one of my other gun barrels, and it came out very nice with a final hand polish.

**jonny4523** · 06-23-2006, 01:10 PM

Has anyone used this with success?

Jamess67 · 06-23-2006, 01:45 PM

I wouldnt use anything acid based. If you have a dremel use it. If not find one or some sort of buffing wheel. Anything that is a liquid remover will more than likley dull the metal requiring polishing anyway to get the effect you want.
Might try some fine steel wool then lapping it smooth.
Good luck

jetdriver · 06-23-2006, 07:19 PM

If you're going for a satin finish and not a mirror chrome-like finish, scotchbrite and elbow grease works great.

06-23-2006, 10:38 AM	#1
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,049	Another barrel polishing question So I've started the process of polishing my barrel. I'm using 15 micron Lapping paper, which has taken most of the blue off. But there are some stubborn spots that don't want to budge and I don't want to go to a bigger grit sand paper. So I went to the local gun shop and picked up som Birchwood Casey Blue and Rust Remover. I haven't used it yet. But my question was this.... It says to apply the Blue Remover and let it work for 2 min. Would it hurt my barrel at all if I were to just let it sit in the bottle for 2-5 min? I was thinking about setting it in with the chamber side down, and letting it work its magic. What do you think? __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

06-23-2006, 10:54 AM	#2
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,840 Blog Entries: 12	That suff will take metal off. I would use Evapo-Rust from Midway USA. It is a safer mixture. The BC stuff is an acid that will etch the metal. I did not like how it worked at all. Also what parts are you polishing? Have you tried a polishing wheel for a dremel? I used one of these to buff the rough spots out on one of my other gun barrels, and it came out very nice with a final hand polish. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

06-23-2006, 01:10 PM	#3
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,049	Has anyone used this with success? __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

06-23-2006, 01:45 PM	#4
Jamess67 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 217	I wouldnt use anything acid based. If you have a dremel use it. If not find one or some sort of buffing wheel. Anything that is a liquid remover will more than likley dull the metal requiring polishing anyway to get the effect you want. Might try some fine steel wool then lapping it smooth. Good luck __________________ John 3:16 XD 40 Tactical ,XD 9mm Service RRA AR 15,Custom Ruger 10/22 Dillon 550B, No money!

06-23-2006, 07:19 PM	#5
jetdriver XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 177	If you're going for a satin finish and not a mirror chrome-like finish, scotchbrite and elbow grease works great. __________________ Yo homey...is that my briefcase? USMC ** SEMPER FI

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