I never thought my post would gather so much attention! Very happy that others find this thread interesting enough to comment or contribute.4 pages of oil TYPE opinions!
According to Laurel Mountain Rust Browning instructions, when the desired brown color is achieved on a barrel (and other metal pieces), we are instructed neutralize the process with a solution of baking soda and warm water, dry it off, dry it well “with a hair dryer” and we’re done.
Other instructions/advice I’ve read suggest heating it with a torch, then covering it in motor oil. The oil coating seems to be very popular...
Two questions for those with experience with LM rust browning...
1. Use a propane torch to heat or nah? If yes... light torch? Can I screw it up by getting too hot?
2. I’ve read that “old oil” is better because the heat of the engine already burned off any detergents in the oil. I do not have old oil but I have one non-detergent oil in my garage. I’ve also heard that turpentine is ideal?
I have three oils handy, but will buy something different on advice... what kind of oil works best to “finish” the browning process and stop it from wiping away??
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Back of bar & chain:
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Back of the non-detergent pump oil:
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Back of the 4-cycle
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Use one of these? Or something else??
Rob
Ask two ml guys whats the best way to do x you get ten answers.I never thought my post would gather so much attention! Very happy that others find this thread interesting enough to comment or contribute.
Now ask about cleaning.........I dare youI never thought my post would gather so much attention! Very happy that others find this thread interesting enough to comment or contribute.
Now ask about cleaning.........I dare you
Okay, now a double dare. and what kind of cloth for wiping the outside of the barrel after cleaning?
Should be good for another 25 pages and no definitive answer.
Use a heat gun, works and is saferThese instructions from Laurel Mountain Rust Brown (website) is where the idea of using motor oil came from.
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To finish the barrel, heat the surface with a torch until it is too warm to comfortably touch with bare hands, about 1250 to 1300 F. This will drive off any remaining moisture. Next apply a liberal coat of motor oil. Allow the oil to bond with the brown for 24 hours and then polish off any excess with a soft dry cloth. Apply a final finish of a quality gun oil, non-abrasive furniture wax or neutral color shoe wax.”
thus my inquiries about oils....
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