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Old 07-15-2018, 11:36 AM
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Went to the Hanging Judge gun show yesterday in Fort Smith, Ar. Sold a couple 22 rifles and found it interesting that AR's and AK's were about 1/2 price of a few years ago. Also picked up a nickel plated colt, early 60's vintage, any suggestions on how to brighten up a dull finish on this revolver?
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I haven't tried it on a firearm, but I have used it on other "sensitive" metals, like a good pocket watch made of silver. Wife had it under the kitchen sink. Bon Ami powdered cleanser. Kinda like Comet, but way gentler. Think rouge metal polish, but really non-abrasive.
It's slogan is "Hasn't scratched yet."
Try it on your toaster or something first, I'd hate to be the one who screws up your new toy.
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nickel plated colt.....any suggestions on how to brighten up a dull finish on this revolver?
I'd stay away from any abrasive product, solvent of any kind, any product containing ammonia. I prefer patience, "elbow-grease", and quality products like Flitz and Renaissance.

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Thanks guys for the help. I will let you know the results.
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Scorpion, I forgot all about the Flitz, used to use it on motorcycle parts. Even aluminum brake fluid reservoir on handlebar grip! Worked great.
And yes, both choices use a reasonable amount of elbow grease.
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I would also suggest Flitz followed up with Renaissance Wax to preserve the finish. The wax is not cheap but one can will last years and when you consider the value of the items that you are preserving, it is really a bargain.

I read in another thread about someone using 0000 steel wool. I would NEVER use steel wool on any firearm. It breaks up during use and leaves small particles of steel behind. These particles will eventually rust and cause the metal beneath to rust as well.

If you need to be that aggressive with a firearm I would suggest bronze or copper wool instead. Doesn't rust and is softer on the finish. Again, remember to rub gently as any finish can be ruined by over aggressive polishing. If the rust or corrosion is thick, I have even had luck using either my fingernail or a copper penny to break it down. Again, be gentle.

Another good method is to soak the entire firearm in your favorite cleaning solution with the stocks removed. This also will do wonders for the internals. There are several formulas posted on the net and everyone seems to have a favorite. Leave the gun in the solution for a few days and then the rust will soften a bit. Upon removal use a compressor or canned air to blow out the sludge from the insides and wipe with a clean soft cloth.
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Vote # 3 for Fritz. Semi chrome polish works great also. Just go slow and get your sunglasses out.
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Very fine steel wool will not hurt any gun and using light touch it will also polish nickle. The key is light touch. Follow up with flitz for an ultra shine and a wax job to protect it all. I used steel wool in the production of rust bluing and never had a problem with rusting guns. Oh and if you look steel wool can be found in Stainless steel wool. Not cheap of course. Of course a good rust blue job on a shotgun is very expensive too...and lot of hand work. I just polished a 29-2 nickle gun and it took the cloudiness off pretty darn well. Those darn rubber Pachmayrs really did a number on it and I don't know why. But it was cheap to begin with
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I haven't tried it on a firearm, but I have used it on other "sensitive" metals, like a good pocket watch made of silver. Wife had it under the kitchen sink. Bon Ami powdered cleanser. Kinda like Comet, but way gentler. Think rouge metal polish, but really non-abrasive.
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Try it on your toaster or something first, I'd hate to be the one who screws up your new toy.
I tried the Bon Ami and it helped a bunch. Thanks
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Waxing will help keep the surface bright, but you don't need to spend the money for Renaissance Wax. Johnson's paste wax is much cheaper and just as good.
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