Barrel Browning..........AGAIN!
 

OK, so I've applied four coats on Birchwood Casey's Plum Brown and I'm not sure I like the few blotches here and there. If I were to go out and get some of that Laurel Mountain cold browning stuff would I be able to simply degrease the barrel and apply this over the B/C finish I already have on?

Also, is the L/M strong enough to prevent me from having to apply a couple coats of B/C to the rest of the metal first before I end with the L/M? I'm thinking I may get slightly different hues, but only if the L/M doesn't completely affect the color and hues I've currently got.

Any hints? Suggestions?

Thanks,

Fritz

RE: Barrel Browning..........AGAIN!
 

Barrel Brown an Degreaser, by Laurel Mountain Forge.............is the best that I have used, no heat or streaking..........only draw back is that it works best in a humidity box..........My first receiver came out looking great, but could never match the color, and always had streaking.......then a buddy gave me some Laurel Mtn........................Great stuff, all that I use now!

RE: Barrel Browning..........AGAIN!
 

You CAN use it over Plum Brown, but, as mentioned, it works best in a humidity box...

I've used both, and found that I could get a good even finish with Plum Brown (one coat!!) if I made sure the metal was hot enough, and that the barrel was heated evenly!

Of course, the steel must be absolutely CLEAN with the Plum Brown.