To blue or not to blue

[Jw2530]

Recently acquired a ufh m1 bayonet that is in really rough shape all finish is gone and is pitted debating on whether or not to just hit it with some super blue to try and preserve it let me know your thoughts

 

[WildBillHimself]

Bluing won't preserve it but if you like that appearance, go ahead. To preserve bare steel I use wax or a preservative oil such as Birchwood Casey Barricade.

 

[Jw2530]

Bluing won't preserve it but if you like that appearance, go ahead. To preserve bare steel I use wax or a preservative oil such as Birchwood Casey Barricade.

Ik the super blue will make it much darker than its supposed to be thats my main concern

 

[alleycat]

The bluing will make it resemble a replica in my humble opinion. If she were mine I’d work her over with oil and oooo steel wool or a copper penny, then apply a good coat of wax or mathers mag wheel cleaner

 

[Jw2530]

The bluing will make it resemble a replica in my humble opinion. If she were mine I’d work her over with oil and oooo steel wool or a copper penny, then apply a good coat of wax or mathers mag wheel cleaner

Any good videos on that process?

 

[Asbestos]

In to find out what the penny does but too lazy to google

 

[alleycat]

Any good videos on that process?

I haven’t filmed any that I’ve fixed but I’ve done it many times. The copper penny (pre-1982) is hard enough to remove the rust and clean out the pitting without scarring the steel. The mag wheel cleaner then seals and protects the surface (also makes milsurp bolts resistant to corrosive ammo).

I just found this on youtube.

 

[Jw2530]

In to find out what the penny does but too lazy to google

Lol id trust alleycat opinion over 90 percent of the internet he knows his stuff

 

[Asbestos]

Lol id trust alleycat opinion over 90 percent of the internet he knows his stuff

Never heard of him.

 

[alleycat]

Never heard of him.