RE blue tip of AK

DucksOnQuack · Feb 1, 2023

So I mad a critical blunder and I was trying to remove my front slant brake that was very stuck. I boiled it multiple times, heated it up(carefully), reefed on it and well, made the dumb mistake of soaking it in vinegar. The rifle is soaked just past the front sight post and I am looking to have someone who can restore the factory blue finish. I would do it myself but sadly I do not have any of the tools except for a dremel. Looking for either a gunsmith (Near Corvallis, OR) to fix it or advice for the proper dremel tips so I can prep it correctly. Thanks!

F2CMaDMaXX · Feb 1, 2023

I'm assuming you were making your way through a list of 'stuff to get things unstuck' and forgot to check stuff like, is this acidic?

never mind, erm, not sure about someone nearby, depending on the quality of bluing you want, but i would highly recommend checking with @Velzey (Copeland Custom Gunworks) who i know can do amazing hot bluing.

DirectDrive · Feb 1, 2023

Do-it-yourself Cold Blue ?

Also, there may be a locking detent on some of those AK muzzle devices, so make sure that's disengaged if you have one.

69IzhmashAK · Feb 1, 2023

Also don't forget it is left hand thread

DucksOnQuack · Feb 1, 2023

DirectDrive said:
Do-it-yourself Cold Blue ?

Also, there may be a locking detent on some of those AK muzzle devices, so make sure that's disengaged if you have one.

Yup I was and am aware of that

ZA_Survivalist · Feb 1, 2023

Sounds like it was carbon or rust locked?
I'd honestly rebule myself or simply buy another online to color match since they are so cheap. I've reblued AK mags before, fun weekend project.

..Or get rid of the sugar scoop altogether.. horrible recoil mitigation compared to other brakes on the market unless this is a collector AK type situation.

YMMV.