What is Bluing and Browning and can we talk about both hot and cold methods?

Both cold bluing with Perma Blue solution and Browning using Laurel Mountain solution give you the fastest results and don’t require the user to heat the metals to work. If you can’t afford an expensive setup and don’t have days to get the work done, then these options may be the best choice. This is not to say they yield the best results or that they don’t require a lot of work to be done right. It is only to say that they get results faster than the other methods. Laural Mountain solution is to be applied every three hours and can get satisfactory results in about 4 coats depending on the finish you desire. Cold bluing can be applied to the surface every few minutes and can get satisfactory results in 6-8 coats. Both require some surface preparation that can be done with a few pieces of fine grit sandpaper. You will also need an applicator swab or cotton ball used to apply the solution and they require steel wool to re-prep the surface in between coatings. Other than that, no real equipment is needed to perform the task. These chemicals can be dangerous if inhaled or if they get on your skin so be sure to use gloves when applying and be sure you are in a well-ventilated area.

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