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Okay, I have never used any of those products.
However, just wanted to let you know that... a damp box is nice, and you need some sort of damp area. 50-60 % humidity is fine. If you live in Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, etc. you don't even need a damp box. A tank to boil parts is not necessary to purchase. A hot water kettle or two is all you need. And a piece of PVC pipe with a cap on the bottom end. Just put the part (barreled receiver, etc.) and dump boiling water over the part. Just wanted to let you know that you can do it on the cheap!
Slow rust bluing is not for everything or everyone. It takes patience, and some time. If your part isn't worth the time investment, then you will probably end up frustrated! Have fun with chemistry! Like I said, I haven't used any of those bluing solutions, so hopefully someone chimes in with some experience. And maybe a chemistry degree to let you know about specific alloys and what solution to use on them
However, just wanted to let you know that... a damp box is nice, and you need some sort of damp area. 50-60 % humidity is fine. If you live in Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, etc. you don't even need a damp box. A tank to boil parts is not necessary to purchase. A hot water kettle or two is all you need. And a piece of PVC pipe with a cap on the bottom end. Just put the part (barreled receiver, etc.) and dump boiling water over the part. Just wanted to let you know that you can do it on the cheap!
Slow rust bluing is not for everything or everyone. It takes patience, and some time. If your part isn't worth the time investment, then you will probably end up frustrated! Have fun with chemistry! Like I said, I haven't used any of those bluing solutions, so hopefully someone chimes in with some experience. And maybe a chemistry degree to let you know about specific alloys and what solution to use on them