Sophisticated Finishes Rust Antique Solution

[loose noose]

Has anybody heard of this stuff, or better yet tried it. I'm thinking of using it to brown the metal on my Lyman Flintlock kit the barrel and the furniture. It says rust antiquing solution. The fella I got it from said it works really well, its a permanent finish so I've been told, but I'm not entirely certain.

 

[Sam1911]

Hmmm... their site says:

Rustable Metal Iron, Steel : If you intend to treat the Metallic Surfacer you apply to Iron or Steel with one of the Antiquing Solutions you must prime the Iron and Steel surfaces with a high quality rust inhibiting primer to prevent rust from erupting up through the paint. Pay close attention to weld joints. When using a solvent or spray can rust primer allow the primer to cure for a full 24 to 48 hours before applying the Metallic Surfacer.

That sounds awfully aggressive and like it might be hard to neutralize. I hate to be the one to ask the silly question, but why not just use a good browning solution from Brownell's or somewhere?

 

[mykeal]

Never heard of it.

I have used both Laurel Mountain Barrel Browning and Degreaser and Birchwood Casey's Plum Brown. Both are fine products and work well.

 

[josmund]

I've used and can recommend Laural Mountain Forge Browning Solution. If you're not sold on the above, take a look at this stuff.

 

[4v50 Gary]

I also use Laurel Mtn.

 

[Jaymo]

Laurel Mountain Forge Browning Solution is a very good product. I've used it and like it.

 

[BADUNAME30]

At the risk of highjackin loose noose' thread.

* Moved to New Thread *

 

[loose noose]

I thank ya all for the responses I believe I'll go with the Laurel Mountain Browning solution. Sounds like a good idea to me. I still got a lot of polishing to do on the metal, I can't believe it was so rough, the seams are outrageous. Well back to work.

 

[scrat]

i go birchwood casey. here are some mine
first dark rust frame only done.

second rust black same gun just didnt care for the rust redish i like the blackish red

 

[J-Bar]

My experience is with Birchwood Casey's Plum Brown solution also.

If the metal is heated (300 degrees F) the solution will profoundly rust the metal. Then work the finish down with 4/0 steel wool and oil to get the desired final finish.

You can also paint the cold solution onto a degreased deblued metal surface for a milder rosy patina look. Dilute the Plum Brown solution with water and use a Q-tip like a watercolor brush.

The hardest part is sucking up the courage to try it. Most of us are so used to avoiding rust and scratches on our guns...deliberately playing with the finish is a scary thing to do. But, you can always pay someone to restore and reblue it if you screw things up.

It's only money.