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Does the polish and removal of the protective blue coating on the internal leave the parts vulnerable to corrosion?

April 26, 2017BLUE Coating Corrosion Internal leave Polish Protective Removal Vulnerable

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Does the polish and removal of the protective blue coating on the internal leave the parts vulnerable to corrosion?

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Yes, and No, the parts are carbon steel and WILL rust if you leave it dry and unprotected. BUT, the factory blue plating on the parts will ALSO NOT PROTECT them from rust! ALWAYS keep the internals oiled, just like your car engine.