Before bluing, parts got rinsed with isopropyl alcohol and then patted down with a paper towel to remove the excess.
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For the bluing, it's good to use a container that you can cover all the parts without needing a lot of the fluid. Cover isn't exactly the right word. I add enough to half cover and get full coverage by shaking and sloshing.
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After the fluid gets muddy looking I drain it off.
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Then I did a 2nd round of bluing fluid. Once done, I drained it again and did another alcohol rinse/shake/drain and pat dry. For draining parts, I have a makeshift strainer made from piece of window screen. This comes in really handy.
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Then back into the container for oil. I drizzle it on and shake the parts around to spread it.
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Once everything is oily, they get spread on a paper towel to absorb the oil and air dry. I skipped the extra bluing gor the outdrives because they took on plenty in the CLR bath, and just oiled them with a Qtip.
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Anytime you get used fluids on a countertop or in the sink, be sure to clean it up quickly to avoid stains. Also, if using paper towels like I do, be aware that oil etc soaks through and again can lead to countertop stains.
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