Clean-up on aisle 629 :)

[SteveJewels]

I just received a no dash 629. I've been looking for one for a year or so. Unlike so many that I saw, this one is in nice shape and was reasonably priced.

It appears to have been stored away for a long time as it has become a bit dull in most, but not all places. I am not very good at describing things like this. Maybe hazy?

I am not (At this time) looking to polish it so nothing abrasive, that will come later. Just looking to clean off the haziness.

Any suggestions?

 

[Baxter6551]

I would say a light application of Flitz. Or maybe just some Renaissance Wax. I’ve never experienced anything as described with Stainless so I’m sure others will be along that can be of more help.

 

[stansdds]

Posting some pictures would be helpful. To restore the stainless surface to something very close to its factory original condition, use a gray Scotchbrite pad and some oil. Rub gently in the direction of the factory finished surfaces.

 

[Engine49guy]

If it's in high condition low mileage and clean original I'd leave it alone.
Only time I'd be using scotchbrite is if the stainless was marred from being slid on concrete etc.
Flitz will shine it up but if you go too far it will polish it to a bright chrome like finish.

 

[PatriotX]

Absent pics, I’d probably try renwax (Renaissance Wax) first before anything more abrasive.

 

[Rule3]

FLITZ...........

 

[Llance]

To me this sounds like a case for a clean terry towel and some light oil. Assuming you have done that, do it again only pressing a little harder on the towel as you wipe it down, literally scrubbing it with the towel. Haze is most often a condition of dried oil, and a good scrubbing with a towel and more oil will remove it.

I would use something like Marvels Mystery Oil or such. It has to be a light oil with plenty of "top ends" to dissolve the dried oil on the steel.

 

[Rock185]

I have a high condition 629ND. Were it's finish "hazy", I would not initially use Flitz, Scotchbrite pads, waxes, lotions, potions, etc. I'd try a clean towel and some light oil as Llance suggested..

 

[PHS327]

Posting some pictures would be helpful. To restore the stainless surface to something very close to its factory original condition, use a gray Scotchbrite pad and some oil. Rub gently in the direction of the factory finished surfaces.

I'd start with a towel as some have suggested. If you do use the grey Scotch Brite pad, I think it is 7448 Ultra Fine, light grey, be very careful (emphasize "gentle"). It works very well but I've removed light scratches by barely touching the surface, as said, in the direction of the grain. Yes, metal has a grain if you look closely.

 

[SteveJewels]

Thanks for the responses, very helpful as usual.

I will try to get some pix but I'm not sure I can capture the effect.


The dried oil makes sense. I rubbed it a bit with a microfiber cloth and it seemed to improve it.

I'm pretty sure Flitz is abrasive, at least somewhat.

I'm not a preofessional but it seems to be in high condition. I'm not seeing even the usual little hairline scratches. At least not many.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I'm not sure if they changed their metal or stainless finish, but I bought the 629-6 a few years back. It had a haze so I removed the rubbers and wiped it off with the oily Ballistol rag, then a dry rag, and Flitzed it with my fingers and it got too shiny, ya know, like then I had to wipe it shiny every time I took it out. But, shiny stainless with now wooden stocks looks nice, and it's a great, accurate shooter.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Sorry, I meant to add pictures of what I meant: it’s all smeared and should be wiped down in these pictures. But it does wipe pretty clean.
Must’ve been a summer holiday, as Dog is sporting her patriotic colors.

 

[wproct]

My main material of preference for just real light polishing is to take an old worn sweatshirt and cut cloths out of it and use the inside for rubbing against the metal, either plain or with some oil. This material is just right for polishing without making a shiny finish. Just vary the pressure that you use to how much polishing needs to be done.