I blasted it with 80 grit and the Stevens logo came right off and it took on a nice matte finish. I tried the oxpho blue and it turned a weird mottled/swirly light blue color. I blasted that off thinking maybe I left some of the chrome (or whatever coating is on there) on, tried the oxpho blue again with the same results. So, is it made of stainless? If so I will take that coloring off once again and just leave it raw.