Hi Folks,
What methodes/products do you use to remove light marks (scratches and such) from the stainless steel components of your handguns?
Thanks in advance.....
Don
Stainless Steel Polishing?
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Stainless Steel Polishing?
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- Georgezilla
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I have found that the soft gray polishing wheel for drimmels and polishing compound works fantastic for removing scratches on brushed stainless. I've also used 600grit + polishing compound with success. Just gotta make sure you polish in the same direction as the finish.
I've never tried to polish something with a lustrous finish, I imagine it is a lot more difficult than brushed.
Just a comment, if you shoot the firearm a lot, I don't think polishing out minor scratches is worth the time. I've taken fantastic care of all the firearms I use and they still manage to get scratches because they get range time.
I've never tried to polish something with a lustrous finish, I imagine it is a lot more difficult than brushed.
Just a comment, if you shoot the firearm a lot, I don't think polishing out minor scratches is worth the time. I've taken fantastic care of all the firearms I use and they still manage to get scratches because they get range time.
- blue68f100
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The number 1 reason I do not like polished guns and knives. Brush finish is a lot easier to deal with. Fritz polish is probably you best option if they are not too deep. It can be used with a soft cloth rag. I do not like buffing wheels because it's too easy to get a wash effect. If they are deep you may need to hit it with some fine paper and work your way to a polish (600, 1200, 1500, 2000 ....). 2000 grit is about the finest you can easily find. From there the Fritz polish should finish it out.
David
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911
SS MKIII 6 7/8" Fluted Hunter. Mueller Quick Shot, Bushnell 2x Scope, Hogue Rubber Grips
Custom Built 1911