Anybody tried Blue Wonder BLACK bluing

[forgetitohio]

I found a post for Blue Wonder bluing but not the black. I've cold blued 4 guns using Shooters Solution in the past so I know the basics. This is my first time using Wonder.
I watched the video on YouTube and read the web sites instructions; it looks fairly easy.
I don't have a camera to post a pic before and after but I took my P3AT slide and barrel down to bare metal using crocus cloth for the final polish.

Is there anything I need to know other than what I found??
The black blue is suppose to give it a S&W type finish.

 

[rcmodel]

I have never tried Blue Wonder, but I have tried every other brand of cold bluing over the past 50 years.

None of them are as good as hot bluing, and none of them are nearly even close to being as durable.

Every one I have tried will fade out and be gone in a short period of time, leaving the gun looking worse then it did before.

The only cold blue I have any use for is the Birchwood-Casey Touch-up pens.
They are great for putting a temporary black on worn front sights at the range.

rc

 

[forgetitohio]

I've never had any luck with Birchwood-Casey in my 30yrs. You have a couple on me. LOL
The 2 guns I used it on rusted. Re-did them with Shooters Solution and no problems. It's the best "back yard" cold blue I've found.
I do know a gunsmith that fires up his hot blue tank once a month.
I had him do a Para 14 for me. Excellent job of bluing; but doesn't have that deep dark Smith look.
I'm kind of experimenting with the Wonder Black to see if I can get that S&W look.
The gun ,P3AT, metal is kinda crappy so if it works on it I'll try it on my next bluing job. If not I'll re do it with the Shooters.



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[BPNovum]

Let me know if you have any issues... I will be glad to help out.

 

[forgetitohio]

Finally blued my P3AT with Blue Wonder BLACK.
The barrel was no problem heating with my gas fireplace but the slide was a problem so I tried a torch. I couldn't get the heat consistent on the slide; different thickness of metal is hard to heat.
I used a hair drier and it worked perfect.
It didn't give me that S&W look but I'd put it up there with a hot blue but darker and shinier finish. Like any new gun.
It's alittle more work but it's worth it.
Using the chemical Gun Cleaner between coats does not remove some of the blue I just put on and less messy than using steelwool. If I want it darker later on I use the Gun Cleaner and start the process over again.
If anybody tries this just take your time and read the instuctions.
I'll post some pics when I get my camera back.