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July 19, 2013
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Does Kroil work, without bluing damage, on the later sight hoods ? My concern is the metal type and bluing bond on the later ’94’s
Bill
April 15, 2005
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Bill,
I have never tried it on Post-1963 production Winchesters… primarily because I refuse to own one of them. That stated, bluing does not “bond” to the steel. Instead, it is a form of oxidation that develops on the surface of the steel when properly treated. If the hood is steel, and it was blued using the hot-salt method, the Kroil should not damage any of the bluing not affected by rust. Last comment… replacement sight hoods are cheap.
Bert
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July 19, 2013
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I’ll find out quickly enough ! Thanks for the bluing data.
Bill
December 19, 2020
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Blueliner said
Does Kroil work, without bluing damage, on the later sight hoods ? My concern is the metal type and bluing bond on the later ’94’sBill
Blueliner said
Does Kroil work, without bluing damage, on the later sight hoods ? My concern is the metal type and bluing bond on the later ’94’sBill
Kroil used with fine bronze wool is my favorite. Remove any wood and let the Kroil sit overnight. I have never had it harm the blueing.
March 31, 2009
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Bill I use it all the time. No reason to get too much of it on the wood. Like Mark said Kroil or another gun oil with copper/bronze/aluminum wool can clean the surface of dirt and oxidation. Use plenty of oil and light pressure.
