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GUN BLUE & BLACK KITS Reviews & Ratings

Two-part kits achieve a durable, beautiful, blue or black finish on complete guns or dinged-up areas on damaged ones without expensive equipment. Perfect for professionals who have only one or two guns to refinish and user-friendly enough for the home hobbyist. It’s great for touching up worn, rusted, nicked, or scratched factory bluing because it only sticks to the damaged areas, and leaves the good bluing unaffected. The “stop and start” feature allows you to go back and add coats of bluing before the developer sets, for a deeper, darker finish. The unique process does not use oxidation. Instead, it embeds micronized gold, silver, nickel, copper, and chromium onto the gun’s metal. Experiment for a variety of possible finishes. Gun Blue produces a color that matches many factory hot blue finishes. Gun Black produces a finish that’s a deep, dark black.

Will not work on stainless steel, aluminum, alloys.

SPECS: 2 oz. Kit - Includes 2 fl. oz. (59 ml) gun blue or black. 1/2 fl. oz. developer, and 1 fl. oz. cleaner. 2 oz. Blue Kit also includes 1/2 fl. oz. Disotec XFR oil.

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Reviews Summary

Overall, the GUN BLUE & BLACK KITS have garnered mixed reviews. Users appreciate the ease of use and effectiveness for touch-ups on firearms, but some express disappointment regarding the uniformity and depth of the finish. Significant emphasis is placed on proper surface preparation to achieve the best results. The product provides a cost-effective solution, though it's recognized that it doesn't replicate professional bluing.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Ease of Use

65%

Many users find the product easy to apply, often noting that if the instructions are followed closely, the results can be satisfactory. The simplicity in application allows for DIY touch-ups, making it popular among firearm enthusiasts.

Surface Preparation Importance

80%

A recurring theme is the essential role of surface preparation in achieving optimal results. Customers stress that meticulous cleaning and preparation significantly influence the final appearance, suggesting that those who skip this step may be disappointed.

Finish Quality

70%

Reviewers express mixed feelings about the finish quality. While some achieve satisfactory black finishes, others caution that the product can lead to inconsistent results, particularly on surfaces that are not perfectly prepared, which may turn a gold hue instead.

Value for Money

75%

The kits are generally viewed as affordable alternatives to professional bluing services. Users appreciate the cost-effectiveness, especially for touch-ups, with many feeling satisfied with the results compared to factory bluing services.

Durability

50%

Some reviews highlight the durability of the finish when the product is applied correctly and allowed to cure, although a few users report underwhelming results in terms of longevity and uniformity on heavily used items.

User Experience with Color

60%

Many users comment on the color consistency and expectations set by the product. While the black finish is often satisfactory, some users notice a dull or matte appearance, leading to concerns that it does not match factory finishes.

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Better Than Cold Blue

It's not the same as an actual blue job, but it chemically reacts with the metal and isn't just "painted on". I've used this product a lot for touch ups on customers guns that picked up a little rust. 0000 steel wool won't hurt the factory bluing but takes the rust down to bear metal. The blue wonder just sticks to the bare spots. I just did a complete barrel and I am happy with the results. If you want a $300 blue job out of a $20 bottle you are going to be disappointed. It's a 3 star blue job for 5-10% of the price of a 5 star. That makes it a 5 star product in my book.

Refinishish old firearms

The key to getting a great blue or black finish with Blue Wonder is surface preparation. I used Blue Wonder (Black) on a Star 9mm Largo. The surface prep took a lot of hours - removing surface pitting by sanding, steel wool, etc. If you have a propane torch or hair dryer and follow the instructions, you will get excellent results. I took the surface down to bare metal and shot the pistol "in the white" before deciding on the finish. If you do the surface prep and then follow the directions, your gun will look really good upon completion.

Case colors

I collect and shoot LC Smith shotguns. I've used this product to blue parts before and it works like nothing else. I just got a nice Smith Ideal grade in 16 ga. Case colors were completely gone, So I thought I would try something. Cleaned the parts, and used Blue Wonder to duplicate the colors, kind of just slopping it on, and padding it off with a rag. The results were unreal. Just another use for a great product.

great quick bluing product

this product will produce a good "black" finish if used according to the instructions, and is durable as long as you let it set for the amount of time stated (approximately 7 days). one thing to note: to get a "shiny" black finish, you have to polish the surface and then use the black once the metal is clean, as with other bluing products and processes. also, as stated in the directions, you must also oil the piece with the provided oil to maintain the shine and allow for curing. not oiling the finished piece, as stated in the instructions, will create more of a matte finish. this product will also stain you fingers black, so using gloves is highly recommended. overall I use this product above most quick bluing products due to the ease and quality of the finish it produces.

Exactly that, what I was looking for

Easy to use, gives full metal black. I was satisfied to use it with my 1899 Nagant revolver.

THIS STUFF IS MAGIC

DO YOURSELF A FAVOR. BUY THIS. I CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT IT. I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING WORK THIS WELL. JUST UNBELIEVABLE.

Don`t hesitate to buy it!

The best cold gun blue/black I ever have used.I bought a S&W mod.14-5 for a couple of months ago where all old bluing was removed,so I was thinking about sending the gun to a gunsmith to have it blued again,when I saw Blue Wonder Gun Black here at Brownells,and desided to try it.As I not regret,because I saved a lot of money.This is without doubt the next best gun blue,after factory bluing.

Blue Wonder Black Kit

I used this kit on a Para frame. Did an excellent job. No hassle use. Kit should have a 4 oz. bottle of black though. Plenty of cleaner and developer. Have used for touch-up and had good results.

Blue Wonder Blacken8 g Kit

I completely stripped an old .22 barrel and receiver. Followed the instructions to the letter and it looked great ! After sitting for a couple of days in a low humidity atmosphere, it turned a slightly brown color. I recleaned it, following the instructions, and reapplied. It now looks better, but it still appears like a light gold color is below the blackener.

Ok. Not magic though, nor a wonder

I used the black version for reference. I used it to re-blue an extractor after filing it down for a flush fit to the slide. It's simple to use and provides adequate coverage, though I suspect it would be inadequate for any areas subject to more daily wear and tear. The coverage is less than uniform and I used it on bare metal,so I suspect it would be less than satsfactory on a piece one hopes to restore to a factory-like finish. I could see it being useful for evening up the appearance of a worn blue/black finish. Certainly not for a top notch showroom finish,