Anyone here into firearms?

SouthArk370Z

The Mossberg 500 is back together and ready for test firing!

The bluing on the barrel is damaged by rust in several places. Any suggestions for repairing (or re-bluing)? More worried about rust prevention than looks. Hot dip and fuming processes are probably outside of my abilities/resources. Doesn't have to be bluing - just something to prevent rust.

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VABAM

DuraCoat might be an option. Little more complex to apply than regular spray paint but very much an easier DIY option when compared to re-bluing. DuraCoat sells DIY kits and there are plenty of tutorials videos on how to apply it. They also sell a coating called DuraBlue that is a spray on coating that replicates blueing.

https://www.duracoatfirearmfinishes.com

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SouthArk370Z

Interesting. Thanks for the lead.

Edit: They also offer DuraDize™ which is supposed to look like anodizing (for the receiver). Not sure my buddy will want to spend $100 to refinish his shotgun ($50 for the DuraCoat and $50 for the DuraDize). I may buy the stuff just to see how well it works. If I pay, I may have to order it in pink.

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VABAM

Almost forgot about Birchwood Casey Perma Blue. Definitely a little more involved than DuraCoat but it is much cheaper and is currently on sale on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Casey-13801-Liquid-Blue

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SouthArk370Z

While doing some research, I ran across B-C's Super Blue. According to what I've read, it can be used to do touchups, is very easy to apply, is readily available (Walmart, etc), and cheap (about $10). Unless I run across something that sounds better, I think this is the way we will go.

The DuraCoat would probably a superior coating but the price is awfully high for an inexpensive "utility" gun (no collector/sentimental value).

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