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This Model 12 was a real basket case when I bought it at a house auction about 6 years ago. No finish left except in the nooks and crannys. When I discovered Oxpho Blue about 5 years ago I used it to refinish the old gal.

My usual method is to get the metal as clean as possible even though the instruction say you don't have to. Then heat the metal up in the oven or for small jobs I use a paint stripper/heat gun. In the oven I set the temp at 200 degrees for 30 minutes. After taking the metal from the oven I apply Oxpho immediately. It's amazing how much better results are when the metal is hot.

The old M12 looked great with a nice black finish. In the 5 years since it's Oxpho finish it's been my main hunting shotgun. The finish is holding up well and you can probably see some wear on the corners. Haven't used it for a year and when I took it out to clean the other day, I noticed it was developing a slight brown tint. Has anyone had an Oxpho job turn color? As you can see from the photos it's not really noticable but under strong light I can see it.

I've done a couple guns as well as touch up and am really pleased with the results of Oxpho in cream and liquid.

My Recent Posts · Jan 18 08 9:12 AM

Any cold blue is not very durable. As a bonus though you get that vintage 'patina' within a few years..

My Recent Posts · Jan 18 08 2:08 PM

but if you have a chance let me know what camera you used to take such clear photos. After seeing your photos my wife and I are going to sell our camera and buy a good one.

Thanks for your time

burgie

My Recent Posts · Jan 18 08 4:58 PM

That would be a Fujifilm FinePix S3Pro.

http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/proPhotoProductS3.jsp

My Recent Posts · Jan 21 08 12:15 PM

Ive done a touchup on a blued buttplate a couple of years ago with it. I can see brown where I touched it up under a strong light. Im guessing its normal based on the chemicals used this stuff. Other blues actually are blue/black but not as durable.

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Ltblue425	Oxpho Blue story & question	Lead	[-]
Posts: 974 Jan 18 08 3:43 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None This Model 12 was a real basket case when I bought it at a house auction about 6 years ago. No finish left except in the nooks and crannys. When I discovered Oxpho Blue about 5 years ago I used it to refinish the old gal. My usual method is to get the metal as clean as possible even though the instruction say you don't have to. Then heat the metal up in the oven or for small jobs I use a paint stripper/heat gun. In the oven I set the temp at 200 degrees for 30 minutes. After taking the metal from the oven I apply Oxpho immediately. It's amazing how much better results are when the metal is hot. The old M12 looked great with a nice black finish. In the 5 years since it's Oxpho finish it's been my main hunting shotgun. The finish is holding up well and you can probably see some wear on the corners. Haven't used it for a year and when I took it out to clean the other day, I noticed it was developing a slight brown tint. Has anyone had an Oxpho job turn color? As you can see from the photos it's not really noticable but under strong light I can see it. I've done a couple guns as well as touch up and am really pleased with the results of Oxpho in cream and liquid. If the truth hurts.....maybe it should.
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Posts: 575 Jan 18 08 9:12 AM Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Any cold blue is not very durable. As a bonus though you get that vintage 'patina' within a few years.. www.newphillysports.com Yesterday's Weapons Forum
BurgieC	No help for the blue problem.............	#2	[-]
Posts: 117 Jan 18 08 2:08 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	but if you have a chance let me know what camera you used to take such clear photos. After seeing your photos my wife and I are going to sell our camera and buy a good one. Thanks for your time burgie
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Posts: 1190 Jan 18 08 4:58 PM Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	That would be a Fujifilm FinePix S3Pro. http://www.fujifilmusa.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/proPhotoProductS3.jsp He who lives by the sword, should go out and get a really nice sword. Last Edited By: Highpower Jan 18 08 5:10 PM. Edited 1 times.
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Posts: 332 Jan 21 08 12:15 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Ive done a touchup on a blued buttplate a couple of years ago with it. I can see brown where I touched it up under a strong light. Im guessing its normal based on the chemicals used this stuff. Other blues actually are blue/black but not as durable. "It does not take a majority to prevail ... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men." --Samuel Adams Hey ive got a novel idea. Lets legalize freedom.

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