[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Newbie question

Posted: 3/15/2009 12:27:11 PM EDT

I just got my first romanian AK this weekend, and I've started restoring it by staining the furniture...now how do I restore the metal back to like-new state? there has to be something out there...

Posted: 3/15/2009 7:16:08 PM EDT

[#1]

Touch-up Blue AKA Cold Blue.

Posted: 3/16/2009 11:13:31 AM EDT

[#2]

I refinished my WASR with Brownell's Aluma-Hyde II.

It takes a little bit of work, but nothing too drastic.

Completely disassemble the gun.
Degrease thoroughly. Simple Green and HOT water in a bath tub is a good first step. Follow-up with acetone and brake cleaner.
Apply AH2 as per Brownell's video.
Wait 2-3 weeks before reassembling.

Brake cleaner won't hurt AH2, nor will Hoppe's #9, CLP, acetone, or Gun Scrubber.

Posted: 3/16/2009 6:52:36 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for the advice...but putting my rifle in water is never an option for me lol, being in the army I just can't trust it.

Posted: 3/16/2009 7:40:11 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Thanks for the advice...but putting my rifle in water is never an option for me lol, being in the army I just can't trust it.

Good thing you weren't in the Navy.

Thanks for your service.

Posted: 3/19/2009 9:36:51 PM EDT

[#5]

Lmao, well thank you for being an American that appreciates the military...seems like patriotism is dying in our country

Posted: 3/20/2009 6:29:56 AM EDT

[#6]

You might want to try Blue Wonder Gun Blue or G96 Gunblue.

Posted: 5/27/2009 6:55:07 AM EDT

[#7]

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Good thing you weren't in the Navy.

Thanks for your service.

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Or the Marines. Saltwater is an absolute bitch. Sand and salt is a nightmare. Everyday life for a grunt in a boat company.

I would not fear very hot water. The retained heat will speed evaporation

Posted: 5/29/2009 2:54:28 PM EDT

[#8]

If you have an air compressor you could dry it off quickly.

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