Thread: Red Imp No.132 makeover

Over the last two days, I've been saying, that I wanted to redue the bluing on my IMP. Some have posed interest in a how to or "I'd like to see that".

Well, here we go. Sorry some of the photos are somewhat crummy. And I didn't get any shots of the steel wool step. Nor a shot of me actually bluing, but I digress. (Use your imagination, God gave it to you, don't waste it. )

BEFORE PHOTOS:

THIS IS THE TAPING PROCESS:



Degrease and soap wash all surfaces to receive bluing. Rewash with a citrus based cleaner and dry.

Protect areas and items you don't want to blu.

Use #0000 steelwool to prep the surfaces to receive bluing.

Wear rubber or latex gloves to protect sensitive skin, or "man up"
I wore gloves.

Apply bluing with sponge dobber or the likes. Allow to set 30 seconds. Rinse with cold water.
If you wish a darker blu, repeat blu & rise cycle til pleased.

Lightly use #0000 on blued surfaces to smooth.

AFTER:



TA-DA!!!!!!!!

Now, I'm on the lookout for some RED enamel to fill the letters, and some gold, to hopefully redue the devil.

Thanks for looking

Nice writeup. Try local hobby shops for red model paint.

Looks nice, good job! That imp of yours has a wicked spike, have you shaved with it yet?

Originally Posted by recklessabandon

Nice writeup. Try local hobby shops for red model paint.

Got it last week

Yup, AWSOME shave. Onpar with my Joseph Rogers near wedge and my Eric Anton.

Like I mentioned above, I got some gloss RED enamel from the hobby shop. Some nice teeny tiny brushes and some Rub n Buff gold (for the devil) that someone mentioned about using.

Will post results here when complete.

Great restore, thanks for the details.

Looks great! 1+ on the RubnBuff! I have liked using these oil-based Sharpie paint pens for tang stamps. Either way, a DE blade will slice off the paint on top of the stamps, leaving it in the recesses.