Van’s Instant Gun Blue is a commercially formulated cold bluing solution—an acid-based chemical oxidizer—used to darken, protect, and restore ferrous metals (iron and steel). Originally developed in the 1940s by our Great Grandfather, C.S. Van Gorden, it is highly favored by gunsmiths, blacksmiths, hobbyists, and metal fabricators.
Maybe your touching up the barrel of your favorite shotgun or bluing an entire spiral staircase. No matter the project, we have the quantity of Van’s to meet your needs.
We want to serve as a guide and showplace for a wide variety of bluing projects. As you navigate our site, please let us know if there are additions you would like to see.
As always, our family prides itself on customer service and we enjoy talking with people about their projects, so please don't hesitate to give us a call or email if you have questions. Thank You!
