Barrel Browning..........AGAIN!
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Mertztown, PA
Posts: 970
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
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
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Michigan USA
Posts: 174
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!
#3
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.
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.