Reddit reviews Birchwood Casey Perma Blue Liquid Gun Blue Finishing kit, Multi, One Size

Don't listen to the people saying that it is a waste of money. It doesn't matter what the rifle is worth if it's valuable to you. I did something very similar to a Stevens model 86 that belonged to an uncle that I'm named after. I found parts for it from Numrich and used this and this, although there might be better options now. Enjoy the project.

You'll need to take the handguard off and a punch to take the gas tube out. Dremel it down to where you think you need it, paint it with a dry erase marker, and install your handguard. If it makes contact, the dry erase marker will be removed in that area and you'll have an easier time finding out how much more you have to take down.

If it doesn't make contact, clean the gas block off and use either high-temp paint, or use a blueing kit.

Here is the link to the kit.

Gun bluing. Here's a link to a kit.

You could also drop the pieces in warm vinegar til they achieve a dark patina.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000KKELM8/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1453328152&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bluing+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=413HBngrwsL&ref=plSrch#

I'd recommend Sterling Arsenal/Critical Koting. Best in the area IMO, and competitive pricing too. You could also use something like this gun blue kit for cheaper yourself.

That might actually look good with gun bluing

What you've done looks awesome! And I can say that you've taken the first step down a dangerous path! I started restoring putters as a side hustle almost 10 years ago (almost exclusively Cameron, but some Bettinardi), and once you get the hang of it, you can turn some pretty cheap and sloppy putters into great refurbs.

If you are at all interested in learning to add the original gunmetal look back to the putter, take a quick browse through golfwrx's Cameron Restoration threads. (I'll try to post a thread when I get back home.) You can turn a ~$50 investment into a $200+ sale, even more if you get lucky enough.

Link to the bluing kit I've always used:
https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Casey-Liquid-Gun-Blue/dp/B000KKELM8

Edit-- here's the restoration thread I was talking about: http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/897086-scotty-cameron-rust-bucket-diy-step-by-step-restoration/

I haven't tried it myself but I have seen blued 1095 on the forum a few times. I have an SR-101 (proprietary 52100) Busse I would like to strip and have been considering giving it a try. A bottle runs $10-$20 and most sporting goods stores.
https://www.amazon.com/Birchwood-Casey-Liquid-Gun-Blue/dp/B000KKELM8

A cold bluing kit is worth a try - I'm no expert, but it should protect your steel just fine.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKELM8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_rDCfAb9FJCTA7

I'd be real careful about this, Duracoat has some pretty nasty particulates that are very difficult to protect yourself from.

If rattlecanning, try Alumihyde or the Kyrlon grill paint.

Alternatively, you can re-blue it. Kits like this are relatively inexpensive and easy to use.

Edit: Disregard the Duracoat warning, apparently that's misplaced fear on my part.