"Blueing" ABS plastic

Drunk_Albertan · October 23rd, 2012, 23:15

I have a couple of ABS plastic pistols and SMG's that I'm looking at making a little more attractive for props as well as using for airsoft.

Now I'm fully aware of using blueing chemicals on ABS but I'm looking for what others have done and used to give their guns that nice blued finish.

Thanks.

PS, don't be afraid to post pics!

chaosrealm93 · October 27th, 2012, 19:48

don't think you can. the plastic on the guns are usually finished in an anti reflective texture and won't give the desired look.

p.phresh · October 29th, 2012, 16:15

can't you just spray paint it flat black?

rogue 46 · October 29th, 2012, 16:26

It may be possible to use a method of warming a clear and very thin viscosity oil,then you would have to add a blueing dye..if that is the color you,re after,try it on a sample/trial piece first..bets idea i can come up with,,goodluck

Strelok · October 29th, 2012, 17:16

Alright, this is something i've tried before. You can't use bluing chemicals on plastic, very bad idea as some might fuck up the plastic.

What you can do is get a krylon flat black/camouflage black paint and do a PROPER coating on the thing. Once its all done and finished, use a very fine sandpaper very LIGHTLY on its surface to smooth out the surface of the paint, and then use very fine steel wool to further polish it.

I've done simulated 'metal' finishes for guys locally.

G&G AK I had done. The receiver was originally clear, I matched the paint to the rest of the gun via the method above.

Heres a gun I did a simulated 'pitted steel' look. Sold this to a guy on ASC, dunno where its lingering nowadays.

(Yes, thats an accordion.)

If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer!

Gerkraz · October 29th, 2012, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strelok

If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer!

How long have you been playing accordion?

chaosrealm93 · October 29th, 2012, 22:51

lol

Drunk_Albertan · October 30th, 2012, 08:22

Thanks Strelok, that look on the MP7 is pretty much what I am going after. Any extra tips? Did you first do a silver undercoat before hitting it with black?

ARC-74 · October 30th, 2012, 12:46

Another method of getting the metallic finish is to paint matt black, then apply ground up pencil lead(graphite dust). I rubbed it on with my finger,then gave it some clear coat to seal the pencil dust on. I think it turned out pretty good.
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Drunk_Albertan · October 30th, 2012, 15:55

Thats a hell of an idea. I may go that route as well.

Thanks all!

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October 23rd, 2012, 23:15	#1
Drunk_Albertan Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Ab	"Blueing" ABS plastic I have a couple of ABS plastic pistols and SMG's that I'm looking at making a little more attractive for props as well as using for airsoft. Now I'm fully aware of using blueing chemicals on ABS but I'm looking for what others have done and used to give their guns that nice blued finish. Thanks. PS, don't be afraid to post pics! __________________ Age Verifier for Calgary, PM me.

October 27th, 2012, 19:48	#2
chaosrealm93 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada	don't think you can. the plastic on the guns are usually finished in an anti reflective texture and won't give the desired look. __________________ Deployment Record -Operation Food Drive 2011

October 29th, 2012, 16:26	#4
rogue 46 Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: delta.bc	blueing plastic It may be possible to use a method of warming a clear and very thin viscosity oil,then you would have to add a blueing dye..if that is the color you,re after,try it on a sample/trial piece first..bets idea i can come up with,,goodluck

October 29th, 2012, 16:15	#3
p.phresh Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winnipeg, MB	can't you just spray paint it flat black?

October 29th, 2012, 17:16	#5
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Alright, this is something i've tried before. You can't use bluing chemicals on plastic, very bad idea as some might fuck up the plastic. What you can do is get a krylon flat black/camouflage black paint and do a PROPER coating on the thing. Once its all done and finished, use a very fine sandpaper very LIGHTLY on its surface to smooth out the surface of the paint, and then use very fine steel wool to further polish it. I've done simulated 'metal' finishes for guys locally. G&G AK I had done. The receiver was originally clear, I matched the paint to the rest of the gun via the method above. Heres a gun I did a simulated 'pitted steel' look. Sold this to a guy on ASC, dunno where its lingering nowadays. (Yes, thats an accordion.) If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer!

October 29th, 2012, 22:51	#7
chaosrealm93 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada	lol __________________ Deployment Record -Operation Food Drive 2011

October 30th, 2012, 08:22	#8
Drunk_Albertan Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Ab	Thanks Strelok, that look on the MP7 is pretty much what I am going after. Any extra tips? Did you first do a silver undercoat before hitting it with black? __________________ Age Verifier for Calgary, PM me.

October 30th, 2012, 12:46	#9
ARC-74 Can't Aim worth a damn!! old lady gives me heck for missing the toilet all the time. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal area & Tatooine	Another method of getting the metallic finish is to paint matt black, then apply ground up pencil lead(graphite dust). I rubbed it on with my finger,then gave it some clear coat to seal the pencil dust on. I think it turned out pretty good. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Just throwing another option out there. __________________ Insert name here:

October 30th, 2012, 15:55	#10
Drunk_Albertan Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Ab	Thats a hell of an idea. I may go that route as well. Thanks all! __________________ Age Verifier for Calgary, PM me.

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