Brushed SS restoration

[44 mag]

I recently acquired brushed SS 686-3 4” , S&W not taking any refinishing/ polishing jobs at this time . Who else can restore the factory brushed finish to make it look new ? I like to have it done professionally. Thanks

 

[Truckman]

Who else can restore the factory brushed finish to make it look new ?

You can, with some patience and a gray (only) Scotchbrite pad......Ben

 

[Hussygun]

Yes, What Truckman said. I have done it on a 625 and a 629 and 686 .came out really quite nice. evened everything out to same looking finish again.I know of some that used a finer wire , wire wheel too. a fine glass bead blast makes a nice finish as well. blends all in.

 

[crazyphil]

This Model 67 no dash had lots of pits and scratches when I bought it.
I had a local smith bead blast it. I like the result.

 

[RoadVirus]

Before and after of the gray scotch-brite treatment on a 65. Go with the metal grain. Front and back on frame and barrel, around on the cylinder. You can do it easy-peasy. The gray is gentle so don't fear damaging the piece.

 

[44 mag]

Are you guys using oil with the gray scotch brite ?

 

[Truckman]

Are you guys using oil with the gray scotch brite ?

Too messy, and hard to track the results as you work...Spray 'em down with non-chlorinated brake cleaner after the desired results have been attained to get rid of any metal residue, lube the dry mechanical parts that need it and wax with Renwax......Ben

 

[NCBeagle]

Are you guys using oil with the gray scotch brite ?

I have always used oil. Feel like it gives the best result.

Another option for spot repairs when gray scotch brite is unavailable….take a green scotch brite, fold it in half, and rub it against itself until it softens a bit. You can make the green pad less harsh and, with a little oil and barely any pressure, make some finish corrections.


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[Browns fan]

I recently acquired brushed SS 686-3 4” , S&W not taking any refinishing/ polishing jobs at this time . Who else can restore the factory brushed finish to make it look new ? I like to have it done professionally. Thanks

I asked the same question and the results were the same, scotch brite pads.Does any one know who refinishes SS revolvers professionally is what we need to know not how to do it

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

You can, with some patience and a gray (only) Scotchbrite pad......Ben

Haven't tried it yet, but have a small stack of them waiting since the last time you posted this.

 

[44 mag]

I asked the same question and the results were the same, scotch brite pads.Does any one know who refinishes SS revolvers professionally is what we need to know not how to do it

This ^ I greatly appreciate everyone’s response but I like it done professionally if possible. The Lord has blessed me with many talents.. being handy is not one of them lol . I learned long time ago to hire a professional as I will manage to turn a simple Do it yourself project into headache that will cost me more $$ to fix .

 

[CobiaS&W]

Before and after of the gray scotch-brite treatment on a 65. Go with the metal grain. Front and back on frame and barrel, around on the cylinder. You can do it easy-peasy. The gray is gentle so don't fear damaging the piece.

Wow. That looks Great.

 

[stansdds]

If you don't want to do it yourself and really want a factory style refinish, I'd say you should contact S&W.

 

[44 mag]

If you don't want to do it yourself and really want a factory style refinish, I'd say you should contact S&W.

S&W are not accepting any refinish jobs at this time. They are the first one that I called .

 

[serger]

3M part number 7448 is the gray stuff.

 

[Abbotson]

My 2cents is try it. You haven't lost anything if you're dissatisfied with the result and it may be good enough to satisfy you.

 

[44 mag]

I’m picking up a gray pad from Grainger’s today to give it a try . The question remains wet or dry sanding ?

 

[44 mag]

The gray scotch brite is awesome..dry sanding , wiped with oil to clean and buffed with ren wax .. 2 hours later ..these are the results.. small scratch left ..all in all turned out great .thanks guys

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Thanks for giving it a "go" and showing your results, 44 mag.

I've had a rather scratched up Model 60 I've been wanting to try the gray Scotchbrite pad on -- you've motivated to give it a go.

 

[44 mag]

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