Removing parkerizing ???

[zeke mccune]

Hi:


Do i need to remove the parkerized finish on my Springfield 03A3 prior to bluing? If so, How does one remove it? What about buffing it off or is there a product that will remove it chemically? What does one do with parkerizing?


TIA,

Zeke

 

[brian roberts]

Simplest thing, Zeke, is to.............

leave it alone. Don't take it off unless you "Have To", per someone's request. It will come out as a very black matte that can be very attractive. HTH