My dads got a 20+ years old stainless or nickel gun and it need to be fixed. How do I need to about getting this done and what's the cost on something like this?
Stainless can be done with scotchbrite pads. There are probably videos on the net that show exactly how to do it. Watch a dozen or so of them before you start.
Nickle should be done by someone who actually knows what they're doing. Contact Smith and see if they still offer refinishing.
Unfortunately the stainless used in handguns (the ones I own) is mostly a magnetic variety. Most general purpose stainless isn't magnetic. That would be the most simple method.
Naw I like the gun and if something ever happens to my daddy ill get the gun. I just want to get it fixed for him right now. Should I just get it done local? Anybody know someone around the 27344 zip in nc that can do a good job??
Go to a few local gun shops, and go to your local range. Ask locals and see which names come up over and over again with good recommendations and PERSONAL experience.
Take a Scotch Brite pad and work softened Lava bar soap into it.
Generally you want to match the corseness of the Sctoch Brite to the grain of the original finish. The red/maroon is usually a good starting grade.
This along with water works great for cleaning, touching up & blending scratches etc. on stainless and leaves a nice soft luster.
Keep it wet as you work and add more Lava as needed.
ALWAYS stroke in the direction of the original grain of the finish.
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