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Post by AxeHandle on Nov 7, 2022 10:01:49 GMT -5
Seems I remember reading FA saying that to remove marks in the finish of the FA 83s Premier Grade to use maroon Scotchbrite. Any solid recommendation on Ruger Stainless? I've fitted a Bisley grip frame to a stainless SBH and would like it to look like the cylinder frame and grip frame belong together.
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 7, 2022 10:48:38 GMT -5
Dark green Scotch Brite pad. Apply light pressure. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by flyingzebra on Nov 7, 2022 11:10:02 GMT -5
A little bit of oil helps to butter up the process too
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Post by potatojudge on Nov 7, 2022 12:33:01 GMT -5
The maroon on the FA is a perfect match.
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Post by tdbarton on Nov 7, 2022 21:02:20 GMT -5
The maroon on the FA is a perfect match. I’ve done maroon on two stainless Rugers. This is the way. Also heard from a reliable source that this is what they use at the factory. |
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Nov 9, 2022 7:50:47 GMT -5
Maroon works well on both FA and Ruger. LIGHT CAREFUL TOUCH, IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
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Post by Encore64 on Nov 9, 2022 8:01:24 GMT -5
I usually use the Fingernail Buffers to get the finish close. They have seven grit finishes and really do a good job of blending dings and blemishes.
For the final, like others, I use the different color scouring pads. You can make guns look new...
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Post by potatojudge on Nov 9, 2022 12:41:46 GMT -5
I think the maroon is a rougher finish than what Ruger uses. Yes, you can do a whole Ruger in maroon but it'll change the scratch pattern. Not a bad thing, just a thing.
At one point I read the grey pads matched Ruger. I think they're a little finer than the Ruger grit having tried them myself.
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Post by Lee Martin on Nov 9, 2022 12:45:54 GMT -5
potatojudge is right. The maroon shows more scratches. Go with the dark green and light pressure and you'll get very close to the Ruger brushed look. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Chasing perfection five shots at a time" |
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Post by aciera on Nov 9, 2022 21:42:45 GMT -5
I think the maroon is a rougher finish than what Ruger uses. Yes, you can do a whole Ruger in maroon but it'll change the scratch pattern. Not a bad thing, just a thing. At one point I read the grey pads matched Ruger. I think they're a little finer than the Ruger grit having tried them myself. Yeah. Quite a few grades finer than Maroon. And different cutting compounds SB isn’t like steel wool. The grit is sprayed on. Can look the right color and have no tooth. |
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Post by woody on Nov 9, 2022 21:54:14 GMT -5
I used a white magic eraser sponge on a Ruger Speed Six I had. Gave it a nice finish. I used a green scotch brite first. The magic eraser gave it a more polished look.
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Post by clintsfolly on Nov 13, 2022 8:49:05 GMT -5
Used a Gray ScotchBrite on a Stainless Single Six. Worked great
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