How would I dull the shine on my Blued revolver ? Without damaging the protection.

I can't understand WHY a person would even want to------but you should understand first off that the shine is likely from the polishing effort and expense that went into the preparation of the fine revolver BEFORE the blueing was applied.

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JAREDSHS
LEO(retired)

Welcome to the forum. This is a very unusual question. I think the key would be in knowing your purpose. If you're wanted to dull the bluing but still be able to preserve it for later return to gloss? Don't have an answer for that one. If you are willing to remove the blue permanently, you could strip it and refinish the gun in one of the applied flat finishes.

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Randy
Provenance nerd

Wax it and don't wipe it off. But why?
Mark

WHAT!!!!.........I can't think of a good reason why you would either.....Can't wait for the reason for this one..................................M*

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I suggest posting some photos of your beautiful revolver in order to sell it. Then you would be able to use the money to get yourself a 28-2.

It would be helpful to know what firearm you would like to do this to. It could potentially ruin the value of that gun.

That said, I too don't know why anyone would want to do this.

Model makers often apply a flat clear finish to their trains and planes.
Check at your local model shop.

Leave it outside for a couple of months, that'll sure do it.

Can't. Dulling it is by definition damaging. Finish will eventually dull with use or....sell it, get something else.

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As stated above, there are a few matte or dull blue finished revolvers out there, such as a model 28, so you can keep your polished blue gun intact or perhaps trade for one. If you are worried about a shiny gun for "tactical" reasons, personally I would not be concerned. Hope this is helpful.

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Alan
SWCA LM 2023, SWHF 220

Too shiney ? Never saw that question before and can't think of a good answer....Spray paint like Brownells Gun-Kote in flat black ? But why ?
Gary
I like shiney !

Shoot it! A good coat of use might help...?

Mr. Horsehammerr ,

Could you please post a picture of your too shiny Smith and Wesson , in the interest of better understanding?

Let's wait a bit before passing judgement on a new member question, shall we?
Thanks

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SWCA #2306
DAV in honor of POP

Welcome to the forum. If you want it permanently dull you can remove the bluing, scuff up the metal and reblue it. If you do not want to damage the original bluing clean and degrease it then spray with a matte finish similar to what would be used on stocks. The latter would be my choice then it could be removed with acetone with no damage to the original finish.

Blasphemy!

Think we're done here..

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SWCA #2306
DAV in honor of POP