Plum Brown

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Are there any tricks to using this Birchwood Casey product?

 

[SSL]

Give the part a good polish and heat the surface. I used a lot of it back in the '70s when I built several muzzle-loaders. Heat the surface with a clean heat to the point where the solution 'sizzles' on contact. Buff it off. Repeat as needed for the desired color. Really lasts a long time if applied right and cared for.

 

[clowdis]

And never breathe the fumes!!!

 

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Give the part a good polish and heat the surface. I used a lot of it back in the '70s when I built several muzzle-loaders. Heat the surface with a clean heat to the point where the solution 'sizzles' on contact. Buff it off. Repeat as needed for the desired color. Really lasts a long time if applied right and cared for.

What do you mean by buff? Use a rag and rub briskly? My first attempt on a small part was blotchy.

 

[SSL]

What do you mean by buff? Use a rag and rub briskly? My first attempt on a small part was blotchy.

Sorry, rub it vigorously with fine steel wool (0000). Degrease and keep repeating the process until you have an even coloration that is the darkness you want. All areas will even out with repeats and you will lose the "blotchy" look.

 

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Thanks. Starting to look better.

 

[SSL]

Thanks. Starting to look better.

Good. With patience, you will end up with a beautiful deep even color. It's just like cold blueing...not all areas color at the same rate. Just keep at it.