68coupe Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 OK, so while not directly related to Thompsons, it still applies, and you folks are among the smartest gun people I know.I have a WWII commemerative 1911, as well as a Korea commemerative 1928. The barrel of the 1911 has some wear points. I think that removing the bluing from the entire bbl is an option to preserve value. Reblueing is the other. In either case removal of the original bluing is in order. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Rust remover gel from NAPA will take bluing off in a heartbeat. Rinse well and immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06AngusSG Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 I used IOSSO case cleaner on my parked Thompson and have used it to strip blued items as well. It is reusable and non-damaging. Just submerge the part for 5 minutes or so and when you pull it out use a fine wire brush, scotch Brite or 0000-steel wool to coerce any remaining finish off. You can pick it up through Cabela's here: https://www.cabelas.com/product/Iosso-Case-Cleaner-Gallon/727253.uts Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06AngusSG Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 (edited) FYI, I forgot to mention to rinse thoroughly with water and that I only had to coerce parkerizing off a little bit. Blued items have just needed the water rinse. Jon Edited April 13, 2020 by 06AngusSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Soak in full strength CLR and rinse well. When the CLR stops bubbling, the bluing is gone. Soaking overnight is about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 WD-40 SOAK. It will remove bluing from any part. I put mine in a ultrasonic and ran it a few times, then let it sit overnight.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin601 Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 white vinegar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill DeShivs Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 WD-40 SOAK. It will remove bluing from any part. I put mine in a ultrasonic and ran it a few times, then let it sit overnight..That's absurd! WD 40 will not remove, or even harm bluing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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