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    Default 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:

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    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.
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    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
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    Nice writeup. Try local hobby shops for red model paint.
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    Looks nice, good job! That imp of yours has a wicked spike, have you shaved with it yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by recklessabandon View Post
    Nice writeup. Try local hobby shops for red model paint.
    Got it last week

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

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    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.

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    Great restore, thanks for the details.
    Than ≠ Then
    Shave like a BOSS

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    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.

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    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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