Thanks!
I have a quart of acetone up on a shelf, but unless I can use it outside, I don’t open it in the house... me and acetone don’t mix!
So I settled on the isopropanol and it seemed to work pretty good. I could see a little bit of dark color the first time I wiped it down, but the second and third wiping came out clean.
It’ll never be factory, and I’m not aiming to sell it, just trying things out. I mean I don’t want it to rust anymore, and it’s nice if it looks good. So that’s ok.
BTW, Washington Arms Collector show at Puyallup fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington today and tomorrow.
Hundreds of tables. It was far and away the most packed time I have ever seen at the show.
Anyone can enter, but you must be a member to be able to purchase firearms, and to be a member, you have to either be active military, be in possession of a current CCP, or pass the NICS check.
Gun prices seem to be going up a bit, but there was quite a large selection of pretty decent weapons in the 300-700 dollar range.
Just an FYI for Washington state FReepers!
I fully understand, I’ve got a few toys like that too.
On the alcohol, don’t rub it down, dip it. What will happen is that the oil and stuff will come off and float to the top.
When you pull the gun out, rinse it in cold water then immediately begin the bluing process. You’ll find the results much more satisfactory.
Good luck!