{"product_id":"gun-blue","title":"Quick Blueing","description":"\u003cp\u003eBallistol Quick Blueing is a liquid cold bluing solution for steel gun parts. It blues at room temperature with no tanks or heat, and is used to touch up worn edges, screws, scratches and small parts, or to re-blue a small part completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt turns bare steel a deep blue and leaves a protective finish that helps prevent rust. It works on rifles, shotguns, handguns and older guns, so it is handy for restoration as well as routine touch-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouching up worn edges, scratches and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-bluing small parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels, actions, receivers and other steel components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring the look of older guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDegrease the steel thoroughly with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cold-degreaser\"\u003eCold Degreaser\u003c\/a\u003e. Any oil or fingerprint shows up as a patch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any rust with fine steel wool, then degrease again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the bluing liquid evenly with a clean cloth, applicator or cotton bud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave it to react, then wipe off the excess. Repeat for a darker finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse or wipe clean and seal the blued metal with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ballistol-universal-oil\"\u003eBallistol oil\u003c\/a\u003e. The oil stops the reaction and protects the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear gloves and work in a well ventilated space. Full instructions are in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-cold-blue-a-gun\"\u003ehow to cold blue a gun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirearm blueing solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFerrous metals commonly found in firearms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply evenly with a clean cloth or applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrying time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30 minutes (varies based on temperature and humidity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides a durable layer that helps prevent rust and corrosion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-kw=\"2026-10-23\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for carbon steel. The chromium in stainless steel resists cold bluing, so results on stainless tend to be patchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot designed to remove heavy rust or pitting. Deal with those first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold bluing is for touch-ups and small parts. A full hot blue from a gunsmith is harder wearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest on a hidden spot before doing a whole part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp data-guide-link=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-cold-blue-a-gun\"\u003eHow to cold blue a gun, step by step\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ballistol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39861139407030,"sku":"23630","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7525\/3942\/products\/BALLISTOL-QUICK-BLUEING.png?v=1624467453","url":"https:\/\/ballistol.co.uk\/products\/gun-blue","provider":"Ballistol UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}