kyew
Member
I was wondering if anyone else here has ever used white vinegar to prep a firearm for cold bluing. It being an acid, I had the idea that it would function as a deep cleaner, and it has proven to be true.
I first used it for cleaning black powder from muzzle loaders. It works very well for that. For bluing prep, it's a bit slower, taking a few hours of soaking to get through any previous blued finish.
I've not noticed any etching of the steel. I have taken a piece of rusted steel and left it in vinegar overnight with no observable adverse effects. It takes rust off like nobody's business, too.
Has anyone else tried this? Is there something I'm missing - long term undesirable effects? I'm apprehensive about using it on a customer's firearm, but I've used it on my own and have had good results.
Anyone else have any experience with it?
I first used it for cleaning black powder from muzzle loaders. It works very well for that. For bluing prep, it's a bit slower, taking a few hours of soaking to get through any previous blued finish.
I've not noticed any etching of the steel. I have taken a piece of rusted steel and left it in vinegar overnight with no observable adverse effects. It takes rust off like nobody's business, too.
Has anyone else tried this? Is there something I'm missing - long term undesirable effects? I'm apprehensive about using it on a customer's firearm, but I've used it on my own and have had good results.
Anyone else have any experience with it?