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B.O.N. Crystals Bleed-Out Neutralizer - B.O.N. Crystals Bleed-Out Neutralizer, 8lbs
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SKU: 082001008
Overview
This neutralizer is intended for use after bluing to help stop residual salts from causing visible bleed-out on finished firearms. It is mixed with water and used as a soak between the cold and hot water rinse, making it suited to shop work where consistent post-bluing cleanup matters. The product is designed for regular bluing tanks and operates at 130° to 150°F, with one gallon of mixed solution covering several guns and the solution able to be carried over. For gunsmiths and serious hobbyists, it offers a straightforward step in the bluing process without adding unnecessary complexity.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Neutralizes Residual
Salts after bluing to help
Use Between
Cold and hot water rinses
Works Regular
Type bluing tank at 130°
One Gallon
Of mixed solution can service
Mixed Solution
Can be carried over for
Key Features
- Neutralizes residual salts after bluing to help prevent bleed-out.
- Used as a 5% solution mixed with water, 6 oz. per gallon.
- Soaks the gun for 30 minutes between cold and hot water rinse steps.
- Operates at 130°F to 150°F in a regular bluing tank.
- One gallon of mixed solution can treat several guns.
- 8 lb. net weight package from Brownells.
Best Used For
- For gunsmiths finishing blued firearms and wanting to neutralize residual salts after bluing.
- For shop use between cold and hot water rinses during standard bluing tank workflows.
- For users addressing bleed-out around barrel-frame joints, ribs, ramps, sights, or receiver cutouts.
- For those needing a reusable solution for multiple guns in a regular bluing tank.
Specifications
| Carry Over | Can be carried over |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Use in regular type bluing tank |
| Coverage | One gallon of mixed solution will do several guns |
| Mixing Ratio | 6 oz. to the gallon |
| Net Weight | 8 lb. (3.6 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 130°F to 150°F |
| Soak Time | 30 minutes |
| Solution Concentration | 5% solution |
| Use Case | Neutralizes residual salts and helps prevent after-bluing bleed-out |
Pros
- Neutralizes residual salts after bluing to help prevent bleed-out marks.
- Designed for use between cold and hot water rinses in the bluing process.
- Works in a regular type bluing tank at 130° to 150°F.
- One gallon of mixed solution can service several guns.
- Mixed solution can be carried over for continued use.
- 8 lb. net weight provides a substantial supply for shop use.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires a separate soaking step between the cold and hot water rinse, so it adds time to the bluing process.
- Designed for use in a regular type bluing tank and at 130° to 150°F, so it is not a universal solution for every setup.
- The product is intended to neutralize residual salts after bluing; it does not replace the bluing process itself.
- One gallon of mixed solution will do several guns, but the mixed solution can be carried over, so usage depends on how many parts are being treated and how often the solution is reused.
Suggested Comparisons
- Gun bluing and finishing supplies
- Firearm maintenance chemicals
- Bluing tank additives
- Metal finishing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Bluing tank
- Rinse tank
- Protective gloves
- Measuring container
Frequently Asked Questions
What is B.O.N. Crystals Bleed-Out Neutralizer used for?
It is used after bluing to neutralize residual salts and help prevent bleed-out, including the white ring that can appear where the barrel and frame join, around ribs, ramps, sights, or milled-out receiver sections.
How is it mixed for use?
The product description says to use a 5% solution of B.O.N. and water, which is listed as 6 oz. per gallon.
When in the bluing process should it be used?
It is used between the cold and hot water rinse following bluing, with the gun soaked for 30 minutes.
What temperature range does it operate in?
The product operates at 130°F to 150°F.
How much product is included?
The listed specification is 8 lb. (3.6 kg) net weight.