Posted: 4/2/2011 11:22:36 AM EDT
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Hey all, I have a basic 1911A1 replica, and I've noticed the finish on the top slide and frame have become a little off from each other- the frame is just a shade lighter.
It's an Auto Ordnance parkerized model: http://www.m1911.org/ezine/AO1911A1.htm And the finish is about as off as those shots show there, maybe a little bit more. I don't want to have to go through the hassle and cost of refinishing, so I was wondering if there were any do it yourself solutions you'd recommend. The difference really is subtle and minor, so I just need a fittingly subtle product. Thanks!!! |
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Since the frame has the lighter shade, you can try applying a light coat of oil (CLP, RemOil, etc) to darken it up a bit. This works well with fresh anodizing, as it actually absorbs the oil. It may work with parkerizing as well. Yeah, I had tried this- no luck. Would Birchwood's perma blue do anything in this case? |
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Quoted: Quoted: Since the frame has the lighter shade, you can try applying a light coat of oil (CLP, RemOil, etc) to darken it up a bit. This works well with fresh anodizing, as it actually absorbs the oil. It may work with parkerizing as well. Yeah, I had tried this- no luck. Would Birchwood's perma blue do anything in this case? Yes, it would make it look like you colored it with an ink pen. What you are seeing is normal for a parkerized firearm. Just keep it oiled and shoot it frequently. It really is a non issue. |
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Well, I'm shocked this worked as well as it did. I hit it with a few applications last night of Perma Blue. Perma Blue worked in with a toothbrush, set for about 8-10 mins, cleaned off, followed by CLP, cleaned off. I gave it 2 or 3 applications like this and it's now a perfect match for the top slide.
Thanks, especially to the haters 
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