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kiwigunner
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PostSubject: Re bluing Steel parts   Re bluing Steel parts Icon_minitimeTue Aug 17, 2010 11:00 am

Here's my first attempt at re-bluing. Not perfect (yet) but well on the way (compared to it's original condition yesterday.)
Thought some people might feel encouraged !! ??

THE MAGWELL
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RECEIVER END CAP
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THE "NEW "LOOK" MGC68 MP40
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It's wearing a K98 Mauser sling.
Next job is the detonator pin - I've found a small bolt to plug the hole in the Nut.
And I might keep re-bluing until it's much backer looking

Thank's to Cerwyn again for ideas and comments.


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PostSubject: Re: Re bluing Steel parts   Re bluing Steel parts Icon_minitimeTue Aug 17, 2010 11:46 am

Wow! What a change!
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PostSubject: Re: Re bluing Steel parts   Re bluing Steel parts Icon_minitimeTue Aug 17, 2010 12:08 pm

That's looking good now Re bluing Steel parts Icon_biggrin

Which compound are you using to re-blue the steel please Re bluing Steel parts Icon_question If you can let me know I'll post these photos and details with the Re Bluing threads for all to see
As for the det. pin, which cartridges are you going to use Re bluing Steel parts Icon_question  

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PostSubject: Re: Re bluing Steel parts   Re bluing Steel parts Icon_minitimeTue Aug 17, 2010 1:28 pm

Thanks Smootik.'cheers' I'm very happy with it.

Cerwyn, I used Perma Blue Paste by Birchwood Casey Labs USA.

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Usual application for 30-60 seconds; wipe with dry cloth; polish with fine steel wool; and repeat until dark colour is achieved to suit your needs.
I used Meths to clean each time, between applications, to remove dust and fingerprints.

Then lightly oil when finished.
The best oil I've found is called Incis (sp?) Oil - used in WW2 to oil Sten Guns I've been told.'Idea'

One of the longest lasting penetrating oils I've come across. Not sure how easy to get in the USA or UK.



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PostSubject: Re: Re bluing Steel parts   Re bluing Steel parts Icon_minitimeWed Aug 18, 2010 9:38 am

This is already good enough John Very Happy ...you need some kind of "vintage" feel on your good old MP40...and the upper of your piece haven't turned "purple" (mine does)...
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PostSubject: Perfection???   Re bluing Steel parts Icon_minitimeWed Aug 18, 2010 1:02 pm

You could be right Jim!

I have to kick my need for perfection!

I'm just ecstatic about having got one (MGC MP40) so soon after joining the forum - and grateful for the tremendously helpful people here!

I've learned heaps so far - and always so much more to be learned! And glad I can contribute a little.
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