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Refinishing Grips?
Searched but didn't find much.
Wondering what tricks everyone uses to refinish grips where the gloss (lacquer?) finish is chipped and worn.
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01-26-2010, 01:40 PM
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Welcome to the Forum.
Soaking them in Acetone will safely strip them to the bare wood.
Take care of blemishes at that time and then finish them to your desired taste.
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01-26-2010, 03:07 PM
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Aha! Acetone. That's what I was needing to know. The rest is gravy.
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Acetone , I understand , but what do you do with the gravy ?
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Ah, my wood finishing secret slipped out!
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01-26-2010, 10:34 PM
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refinishing grips
what about the medallion?
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01-26-2010, 10:45 PM
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what about the medallion?
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Welcome to the Forum tcary!
If you are refering to the acetone on the medallion, it's not an issue - it will not harm them.
(note ***early 1950's factory grips had a plastic medallion for a year or so - don't put these in acetone)
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01-26-2010, 10:55 PM
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Plastic medallions were used for a short time around 1952. Here are two for reference:
Last edited by jeremyws1; 01-26-2010 at 10:58 PM.
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Thanks Jeremy - good pictures and info!
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Or, you could just send em' to big Mike(VM) and take the worry out of it. 
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I've done rifle stocks and once stripped, denatured alcohol helps to raise the grain.
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Or, you could just send em' to big Mike(VM) and take the worry out of it. |
excellent advice!
I have a total of three sets of grips / stocks touched by Mike (VM).
His turn around time is very quick, and his prices are very reasonable.
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01-28-2010, 12:07 PM
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I don't know Big Mike (VM). Linky?
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I don't know Big Mike (VM). Linky?
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See post #7 ! Drop him a PM.
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01-28-2010, 12:21 PM
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I don't know Big Mike (VM). Linky?
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There is no linky.........I have enjoyed playing with wood for awhile.
I look farward to seeing your finished product - the gravy has me thinking  
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24TH ID ruled!!!
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Where can I get S&W medallions?
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Or, you could just send em' to big Mike(VM) and take the worry out of it. |
This is the best way. Mike did a set of Colt Pythons for me AAA+ quality start to finish.
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Good examples of Mikes work
"N" Frame COKES
K FRAME TARGETS
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