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Old 05-20-2017, 04:08 PM
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I picked up a less than steller 3913 today and would like to know if bead blasting is recommended to repair the blemishes.
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You could bead blast the stainless slide, but the frame is anodized aluminum alloy and you will strip if off and need a suitable refinish.
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Otherwise the frame looks to be in great condition - I think Cerakote is harder than the anodizing if you decide to get it refinished. Good catch!!
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The slide can be touched up with 400 to 600 black wet or dry sandpaper and a brass hammer. Just lay sandpaper on slide and tap lightly with hammer. Takes some time but it works. I have a 5906 that had bright spots that I blended in and it looks almost like new!

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