blueing a barrel.

Well i took my first shot at re-blueing a barrel. And i can say it came out perfect. I thought it was gonna be hard but actually if you follow directions exactly as it says you will be fine..

I bought this kit from a local store. It cost me 24.95 and it came with also (not shown in the picture) all the stuff to re do a wooden stock!

First i used the de greaser that came in the kit. It took any oil off and so on.
Then i used the blue and rust remover. Trust me this thing works. I put it on and you see the old blueing coming right off. I also had a maroon 3m scotchbright pad and worked it in until the whole barrel was silver. And also the scotchbright pad took out the 3 main rust spots that i had.
After i cleaned it again with the cleaner.
Then i applied the blueing. Now this is tricky. What i did was stood the barrel up buisness side facing down and took a soaked rag and ran it up and down the barrel to put en even coat on it. (The best way to get a perfect even coat is to soak it in the blueing solution.) I didnt have enough so i just applicated it on.

Some advice. TAKE THE BARREL OFF> dont try taping off parts cause it will not work. I ended up reblueing the whole gun because i got the action partially stripped on mistake (had some on my palm and got it on the action).

My model 70 had a barrel that is screwed in and i could not get it off with out special tools so i had to reblue the whole rifle.

Im so confident i am going to reblue my ruger 10/22 and my sons .22 marlin. I swear my 270 looks like it just came off the shelf at a store.. BRAND NEW LOOKING!! next i have to do the stock!