FORMULA 44/40® INSTANT GUN BLUE

FORMULA 44/40® INSTANT GUN BLUE Reviews & Ratings

44/40 has long been one of the cold-blue standards in the industry and we here at Brownells are delighted to have purchased the original, high-speed formula and the legendary name and brought it back to its many fans. 44/40's familiar bluing action is almost magic; simply dampen a patch with 44/40, wipe it on and wipe it off immediately with a dry one. The coloring action happens instantly and the color penetrates deep into the metal for a long-lasting finish. There's no need to soak or rub for long periods. Surface preparation's easy, too; for scratches, just clean and degrease as you normally would and apply 44/40. As a blue for external/internal parts and pieces, the procedure is just as easy. Bring the surface to the finish you want, clean it and wipe-on, wipe-off. 44/40 will do the job beautifully. And, it's great for other jobs around the shop, too. The quick action and dark color makes 44/40 an excellent substitute for traditional layout fluids. The steel is darkened quickly so your layout lines will show up. There's no surface buildup of "paint" to foul up dimension readings and nothing to peel or flake off. Coat lathe and cutting tools before sharpening so you can see where you're grinding. Use 44/40 to age brass and copper in restorations, or just to reduce glare and reflection. You can literally do thousands of jobs with 44/40! You need 44/40 on your bench; the highly active formulation makes sure that you're going to be able to expertly touch-up virtually any non-stainless gun steel and professionally blend the repair into the original finish. For the gun shop or store, there's the proven, "sells-itself" display. It comes with a dozen, 2 ounce bottles of 44/40 in a brightly labeled, attention-getting, countertop display tray, along with a test bottle and a supply of nails so your customers can dip into 44/40 to see just how quick and easy it really is. Plus, you get cleaning patches for the "wipe-off" part of the procedure.


SPECS: 2 oz. (59.12mL), 1 pt. (473mL), 1 qt. (946mL), 1 gal. (3.8L). Counter Display includes 12, 2 oz. bottles of 44/40, 1, Ѕ oz. test bottle, 18 nails and 18 patches, plus molded plastic countertop display. Carton contains 12, 2 oz. bottles. Shipping prepaid on 24 carton single purchase.


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Reviews Summary
Overall, reviews of FORMULA 44/40® INSTANT GUN BLUE are mixed. While some users praise it for effectively touching up small scratches and parts, others report poor results, including blotchy finishes and rusting issues. The product's performance appears heavily dependent on proper application and surface preparation, with some customers unhappy with odors and consistency.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Effectiveness
55%
Effectiveness is a significant theme, with a mix of reviews. While several users find it works well for small touch-ups and refinishing, others report poor results, including blotchy finishes and rusting. This dichotomy suggests that results may depend heavily on how it is applied and the condition of the metal surface.
Preparation & Application
60%
Many reviews emphasize the need for careful preparation and following the application procedures closely to achieve satisfactory results. Users mention cleaning, degreasing, and not stopping the application midway as critical for a uniform finish, indicating that application technique plays a crucial role in effectiveness.
Odor & Chemical Reaction
30%
Several reviewers express dissatisfaction with the strong odor and chemical reaction after using the product, indicating it lingers even after washing hands. This theme suggests that the chemical properties of the bluing solution might deter some users from reusing or recommending it.
Versatility
50%
Despite mixed reviews on performance, many users appreciate the product's versatility. It's noted to work well on small parts, scratches, and in applications that don't require a full re-blue, making it valuable for quick touch-ups or refinishing projects when used appropriately.
Disappointment
45%
A number of customers report significant disappointment with the product's performance, particularly regarding re-bluing large areas or achieving a satisfactory finish. This dissatisfaction is mentioned frequently, which indicates a segment of users did not find it met their expectations.
1
Trash
Absolute trash! One star is too much! There are many cold blues that does rust to a point in the process. But I have never come across one that rust after you put gun oil on! Blue Wonder is a wonderful product!
1
Wanting to touch up
Bought this for touch up on SW Model18 Didnt start to do as advertisied.Watch all their videos. Repeated the process 6 times with same results.Would not ever buy again! My bootle went in the trash.
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Do NOT USE THIS!!!
I started a refinishing project and I am not going to be able to finish it. 44/40 is not penetrating far enough into the metal to actually be worth the prep time. The gun was absolutely clear of original Blueing and Rust I cleared it off per directions on the bottle with alcohol Warmed it up and the result of 44/40 is easily wiped off with oil on a cotton cloth. Trash don't use this product!
1
Will rust your gun
I followed the directions exactly as directed, including flushing the area with very hot water to "neutralize" the chemical reaction from the blueing. Completely dried and liberally apllied oil. Overnight a reddish brown rust covered my antique shot gun. Like a fool, believing I had done something wrong, I repeated the process with the same results. Very disappointing.
1
Worst bluing product I have ever used
I got this to use on an old Remington 870 Wingmaster. After taking great care to bead blast the old finish off I applied this product just as the directions stated. I applied a liberal coat of oil as suggested. The next day the barrel and the receiver were rusted. I took all of the rust off and tried again. Same result. I then used my tried and true Vans Gun Blue and the gun now looks awesome. I threw the rest of the 44/40 away. I'd say i wasted a good 4-5 hours because of this product. Stay away from it.
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Not recommended...pretty rusty after use
I am supper not satisfied with this GB. It damaged two of my AKs...can turn into red rusty color in two or three days after applied this gunblue on stripped AK parts...This is the worst Gunblue I have ever used...
1
Rusted my barrel
Used this to touch up barrel on A-Bolt Medallion. Oiled after it was applied, this stuff created heavy surface rust everywhere I applied it. Cleaned and polished the barrel and attempted again with a different gun oil, rusted again. Will never use again.
1
did not work
did not work at all on my glock slide even watch vido