What form of Oxpho Blue?

[halfmoonclip]

Did a search, with Oxpho Blue generally getting positive reviews, but when I went shopping, I found it comes as a liquid and a paste.
I've run into the same thing with other cold blues.
What are the thoughts of the group regarding the best form of Oxopho to use?
Thanks in advance,

Moon

 

[dfariswheel]

I always preferred liquids, because I can brush it on with a brush.
A paste is good if it's in an area where it runs off too fast, but I often got streaky coverage.

 

[entropy]

Liquid. I rub it on with a folded paper towel for large areas, q tips for small spots.

 

[gwpercle]

I think the liquid works better , especially if doing a complete blue job or whole barrel .
I like the paste for small touch-up's , small areas ... worn spots ... the paste wont run and can be heavily coated on the small area or spot .
You have to follow the directions exactly and heat is great help in getting a good job ...
You may need to do it 3 - 4 times to get a dark even color that looks good ... with no streaks .
Blueing is just as much an Art as a Skill ... it might take a job or two to "hone your chops" but if you don't like the results , remove the finish , start over and do it again !
Again ... follow the printed directions exactly .
Gary

 

[Hillbilly Hydrographics]

The oxpho blue liquid does a really good job for cold bluing. I also really like brownells 44/40 liquid. I've refinished several complete rifles and handguns with both having good success. The biggest thing is prep work, prep work and prep work. I like the 44/40 cause it works almost instantly.

 

[velocette]

I've used the liquid Oxpho Blue with great results. Substrates were carefully degreased and heated to about 150 degrees.
I applied it with a cotton ball or Q tips on small areas.
As noted above, prep work, prep work and more prep work.