nice work there 
might be tempted to do my luger now 
already have the 'Birchwood Casey' aluminum blackener
how long did it take you in all?
ive used the stuff as well ,it takes time and practice to work up a good finish and i couldent get a good finish the proper way.i didnt dilute but used a rag just dampened with it ,if you leave any liquid onn the surface it will leave that black crusty stuff you mentioned, the rag i used was almost dry and i used a lot of elbow grease.well done by the way it looks nice
armoury
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