1. EXPRESS BLUE #1 is a bluing solution that does not require damp cabinets or long rusting periods for achieving quality finishes.
2. The application involves heating the part to 150°-200° F, applying the solution, and then carding with a soft wire wheel or fine steel wool.
3. Before carding, parts need to be immersed in boiling water for 5 minutes.

No damp cabinets or long rusting periods required to get top-quality, good-looking blues and browns. Heat gun or part to 150°-200° F. with propane torch; swab on solution, and card with soft wire wheel or fine steel wool. Blue #1 does require parts be immersed in boiling water for 5 minutes before carding.