Hello fellow forum members. I have a 586-4, BRF serial prefix which dates it to 1994, and depending on the angle at which you hold it, you either see bright blueing or milkiness. I have not seen this on blued guns and wonder if flitz or something else may get it back to shiny blue. If it was nickel and milky, it would clean up.

I dont want to make the gun worse if there is no solution. Are there any members out there that can shed light on this problem and hopefully a solution?

Here are two pics. Its all over the sideplate. In one pic you can see it, and in one you cannot.

As always, thanks so much for your help.

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You certainly do not want to use Flitz on a blued gun. Between the ammonia (assumption) and the abrasives, you would be pretty much guaranteed to ruin whatever finish you have left.

CLP maybe. Once (if) you defeat the cloudiness an application of Ren Wax would be a good idea.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

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With all due respect I am going to have to disagree. I have Used Flitz lightly for years to get the reddish rust and other gunk out of the bluing on many a gun. I stop when the rag I'm using is no longer showing red. I agree that a heavy handed approach with Flitz, Simichrome or any other cleaner can and will damage the finish on a firearm. Care and moderation are the watchwords here. If you are unsure try a small spot on the firearm that doesn't show.
I follow up cleaning with a good coat of Renaissance Wax or any other hard wax for that matter and the results have always been very satisfactory.
I've brought back firearms that many would think were only a candidate for re-finishing with this procedure.
Jim

I'd work on that with some Kroil or W-D 40 and some fine bronze wool to clean that off. Then the Ren. wax.

This is good advice. I have removed imperfections like that with Rem Oil and lightly applied fine steel wool as well. I haven't tried Flitz, but since it is non abrasive, it could be an option.

I agree 100% i have used Flitz on a lot of blued guns that didn't look so good before and came out looking excellent after. Use a microfiber cloth and be gentle.

I am using flitz gently and the cloth looks reddish as far as what it gets off. I am being very cautious as I go a little at a time.
Thanks so much for all your input!! Its always appreciated.
If I get it really nice, I will post a follow up pic.

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That is rust in the blueing that you can't see. Scrub that puppy down then hit it with some Ren wax