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    thats a decent result, for sure. I agree, it was pretty nasty before, so no harm done, and it looks a lot better.
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Out of interest, what's the motorcycle in the background?

    Back on subject, that's a good result there, I've had good results on small areas with Birchwood Casey bluing gel.

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    It’s a Honda CRF 250L. I’ve got a road bike too but I may well sell it, the dirt bike is more fun in almost every way.
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    Nice result!
    Have you also used Perma Blue from Birchwood Casey, and Schnellbrünierung from Ballistol?
    In my experience, Perma Blue is quite weak and gives a thin finish, whilst the product from Ballistol is very strong and gives a black result.
    Cheers, Louis

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    Quote Originally Posted by jirushi View Post
    Nice result!
    Have you also used Perma Blue from Birchwood Casey, and Schnellbrünierung from Ballistol?
    In my experience, Perma Blue is quite weak and gives a thin finish, whilst the product from Ballistol is very strong and gives a black result.
    Cheers, Louis
    I have used permablue and like you found it disappointing, though ok for screw heads and other small parts. I haven’t used the ballistol but will try it if I see it. The Phillips is ok but there is still a possibility for improvement, and the Germans are always reliable!
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    looks nice bud

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Cornelius View Post
    I have used permablue and like you found it disappointing, though ok for screw heads and other small parts. I haven’t used the ballistol but will try it if I see it. The Phillips is ok but there is still a possibility for improvement, and the Germans are always reliable!
    That's a very nice job indeed, l don't like refinished guns, but l did do one a few months ago just to make it look better. and was surprised how good it came out useing Ballistol which l used just for screw heads. which is about 8 years old so still good.

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    G96 paste is very good too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Cornelius View Post
    It’s a Honda CRF 250L. I’ve got a road bike too but I may well sell it, the dirt bike is more fun in almost every way.
    Yep, I found that with a Yamaha Serow I used to run, it was more than adequate for about 95% of the riding I used to do.)

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    Couldn't find Ballistol on the bay or Amazon?
    Steve

    I've had Good deals & great info from many in this forum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevegv8 View Post
    Couldn't find Ballistol on the bay or Amazon?
    https://ballistol.co.uk/products/bal...39852136497334

    https://www.uttings.co.uk/p103728-ballistol-oil/
    Last edited by Modski66; 08-09-2022 at 08:29 AM.
    Too many guns, or not enough time?

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    I have been using G96 Gun Creme for 30 years restoring old rusty firearms and air guns.

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    It’s the schnell blue stuff he’s after, think you’d have to get it sent from Germany
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    Aren't these just oils?
    Going to give G96 a trial
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Cornelius View Post
    It’s a Honda CRF 250L. I’ve got a road bike too but I may well sell it, the dirt bike is more fun in almost every way.
    I noticed the bike and thought it's the same as mine, Then I seen your reply, Cracking bikes, Nice and light , Easy to work on, Sold my road bike to, The crf250l will stay, Could do with a bigger tank though,

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