Polishing SS Revolvers?

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I don't know if I want supergloss on my 4 inch 686, but I know I'm going to try some of the things mentioned on my stainless Vaquero real soon.

FlyinGN, you said you used the polish on your stainless Taurus, but couldn't get a high gloss due to the initial rough finish. Can you post pics of how it came out? I'm thinking of trying this out on my 650, but it also has the bead blasted finish.
 
southpaw-- It did not change anyway at all. It still looks like I did not polish it at all. Here it is..

Frank

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Hey Frank....

Hey Frank,

Shouldn't that be posted over on the rifle board ? :D

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)
 
Polishing stainless

A year ago last Christmas my wife bought me a 4" stainless Python Elite. The finish is a matte stainless so I decided to polish it bright. I used Flitz (amazing stuff) and the semi-soft shop cloths that you can get at Costco. I also used my Dremel at first with the cotton polishing wheels but liked the cloth- backed by tongue depressors when necessary-method better. I'm proficient with the Dremel, just preferred fingertip control. The job took many cold Vermont winter nights but was worth it. The finish looks and feels like mirrored glass. Fingerprints? A quick wipe with the Flitz or Mother's Mag Wheel Cleaner eliminates them quickly. -Asa
 
When my 629 was in the S&W PC for some work, I asked them to give it the "High Bright Polish." They told me that highly polished SS scratched very easily, so I left the satin finish. BTW just from general cleaning and handling it's getting there, only very slowly. My 625 is a different story. I hated the bead blasted finish, but I could see that there were some flaws that the dull finish seemed to hide. My solution was to use some Maas paste to take it down about half way. Right now it's still matte, but smooth as a baby's bottom.
 
Good job Marshall

Good job Marshall,
I for one have been using Mothers for YEARS and am very happy with the results. The gun looks good. Thanks for the pictures.
Just trying to be helpful here, but it looks like you need to work on better lighting and your pictures will come out much better. What kind of light source are you using ? It looks like maybe just a 60 watt bulb. Try a brighter bulb or an additional light and make sure they are on the camera side of the subject. Sometimes outside sunshine can work great for lighting the subject as well. That is if you live where the sun comes out to play. I'm in Arizona, no problem there. :D

Good luck, Jeff (GUNKWAZY)
 
The pics have been very inspirational and quite beautiful.

Do people carry these pieces and if so what is the result of the polish job on a gun carried and shot for a while? Does the finish show scratches like cat hair on a black sofa? Does it look smudged?
Thanks.
 
Hey, guys, the polishing work looks really nice. I have a couple that I would like to try.

I have a question about practicality, however. I live in AZ, where the sun almost always shines. Is it very difficult to shoot tight groups in direct sunlight? Seems as if the reflection of the sun would present quite a problem. I also suspect that these handguns are not used for hunting. Correct?

Thanks! :)
 
Don't polish the sights. :what: Most quality stainless revolvers come with the entire sight rib as well as the sights bead blasted or whatever you want to call it. Bottom line is this is the one area of the gun you don't want to shine.
 
Shining up stainless revolvers has recently become my favorite way to relax.

Thank you, 'Kwazy.

(Yep, I even did my Huntin' Gun.)
 
You're welcome

You're welcome Ronnie.
Hey Drill, like Southpaw said, keep the top strap and the rest of the topside in the blasted or rough finish and you should be fine.

Truth be told, I think the guns clean up easier after shootin' when they are polished. That's just my opinion though.
And if you don't like drawing attention at the range, don't polish your guns. People are always asking why my guns look better than the others ones around town.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)
 
OK, guys, I am convinced to try one. I have a SS 5" Ruger Redhawk in 45 Colt that is demanding some changes. I won't be able to get to it until mid February (after my business trips).

I will let you know how I make out. :)
 
GUNKWAZY,

Thanks for the Mothers tip buddy! I just happened to have a can of it in the garage, never thought to use it until I saw your photos.

Thanks for the lighting tips. You have to understand though, that's from a cell phone cam and indoors, it's capabilities regardless of lighting are very limited. LMAO. My oldest daughter took my nice one to college and I haven't seen it since. But she's my daughter.......anymore need to be said? LOL :D
 
Now, THAT'S funny!

BluesBear says:

Yes it took a while but it not really all that long. And the result was well worth it.

I did it in front of the television. Just light rubbing it all it takes. You pay close attention at first but as you go you get a feel for how hard you need to press and how fast you need to rub.

After 10-15 minutes you can just sit bad and rub, glancing down occasionally to keep an eye on progress.

As I recall it took a couple of hours a night for about 5 or 6 nights.
It was actually quite relaxing.
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Harrr-har-harr-har!!! I read that and cracked up laughing!
Man, you got a sense of humor! :D

Sam's Gun Shop in Everett is within striking distance of either one of us if you'd like to meet there to shoot the bull and get some target practice in.
I'll even buy you a beer afterwards.
Let me know...just do your 'polishing' before you get there! :neener:
 
I gave this one a little more shine and also polished the Lady Smith Logo off. Used Weenol Polish and Kleenbore Lead Remover Cloth.

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