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11/12/2006 7:21:24 AM EDT
Is there any way to polish out light scratch marks on a colt gold cup trophy stainless steel slide? or would I just mess up the finish?  Please dont' answer this if you dont' know what you are atlking about. I dont' want to mess up my 900 gun. Thanks you.
11/12/2006 10:34:26 AM EDT
[#1]

Quoted:
Please dont' answer this if you dont' know what you are atlking about.



No wonder no ones anwsering with such a rude post,
11/12/2006 5:33:50 PM EDT
[#2]
Yep, I read that and said never mind.  
11/13/2006 12:49:58 AM EDT
[#3]
What kind of scratch marks?  Are they deep or shallow?  Going vertically or horizontally?  

To be honest, you'll probably have better luck with this question over in the 1911 forums.  Not that you're not welcome here, of course, but the 1911 experts in the 1911 forums are absoultey TOP NOTCH!  More than a few gunsmiths over there, and I haven't had a question yet they couldn't walk me through.  

They'll probably recommend a certain brand of rubbing compound (I can't remember the name, but it is specifically made for firearms) - and a WHOLE lot of patience.  

You just use the rubbing compound and a lint free rag in circular motions with VERY light pressure until the scratches are removed.  Then you go to a finer grade rubbing compound and repeat.  Then again with an even finer grade.  

It really depends on how deep the scratches are.  You should get some pictures and post them up with your question over there, and someone can tell you EXACTLY what you need to do and what type and grade of compound to go with.  I'm telling you, man, those guys are the shiznit!  

Good luck, bro!  
11/13/2006 12:59:34 AM EDT
[#4]
Yes, there is a way to do it.
11/13/2006 1:09:16 AM EDT
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Quoted:
Yes, there is a way to do it.


Que  

Err, care to elaborate maybe perhaps just a bit, there, bro?  
11/13/2006 1:55:18 AM EDT
[#6]
IM incoming.
11/20/2006 5:50:49 PM EDT
[#7]
If it's that important should you really be asking that question here?
11/20/2006 6:07:49 PM EDT
[#8]
I have used 600 grit emmory cloth also known as "crocus cloth" Just make sure it is at least 600 or higher. Used on my Colt SS gold cup, My S&W 686, Ruger SS revolvers---