[NotSoFast]

Has anybody used this?

The instructions call for heating the part with a torch. I have two questions.
1) if I have already cleaned the part, can I use my oven on low heat?

2) Is heating the part to be blued a must?

Thanks for the info.

[Howard Roark]

I have used this kit and am not impressed. It was no better than Oxphoblue or 44/40 or what ever Brownells calls their stuff.

I heated my parts with a torch but I don't see why an oven can't be used.

[Rex B]

So what have you used that works, short of a hot-tank professional bluing?

[powwowell]

Perma Blue works for me. Degrease with Dawn, wipe down with alcohol, heat parts in oven to 150 degrees, wipe solution on parts (or dunk), leave for more than the 1 minute bottle instructions, rub gently with steel wool, rinse with water and wipe dry. Repeat until you get the desired results. Reheating of parts is not required. I always repeat at least twice and have repeated as much as six times. I use latex gloves from start to finish. When satisfied with the appearance, wipe down with oil. Let part/parts sit overnight, if possible. Oil again, wipe down and reassemble.