Cold Bluing?

[swilson51]

Can you "cold blue" a glock slide? Just got a used G26, low mileage, but some holster wear on the slide, runs good, just needs a little dressing up. If not "cold blue" is there any other DIY refinish for the slide? Thanks

[Patchman]

Holster wear? By "uesd" you mean the G26 has the older matt finish rather than the newer semi-gloss finish (I've been told it's only a variation of regular latex exterior house paint)? If it's the semi-gloss finish just rub the gun down with a silicone or oil wipe. If it's the matt finish, no simple solution.

IMHO a little holster wear gives a gun character. What good are hand tools if they always look brand new?

[sigcalcatrant]

Can you "cold blue" a glock slide? Just got a used G26, low mileage, but some holster wear on the slide, runs good, just needs a little dressing up. If not "cold blue" is there any other DIY refinish for the slide? ThanksThe Tenifer is corrosion resistant and cold bluing is a form of corrosion. I've never tried it, but...

[ab4ka]

I definitely don't think I'd use cold blue, but I've seen folks that have had good results with Duracoat or Gun-kote.