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Do I need to worry about a bluing solution pitting (i.e. cratering) the metal?

April 26, 2017bluing cratering metal pitting solution worry

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Do I need to worry about a bluing solution pitting (i.e. cratering) the metal?

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If used according to our instructions and not modified in any way, there is no need to be concerned about pitting of metal when bluing a firearm with our products. Generally speaking, ambient air and water won’t cause pitting overnight. However, some small ‘cratering’ may develop after a month or more because of natural oxidation if metal is exposed/left unprotected to the elements.