Polishing bolt guide rails

[Majorlk]

You haven't seen me with a tool in my hand. When our boys were real young, they would say, "Momma fix it". Even at that age, they knew daddy was a klutz.

Is it true you need a YouTube video to operate a screwdriver - and I don't mean an electric one?

 

[Turdducken]

Haha you guys crack me up, when I read you all say smooth, I imagine the keystone commercials. But back to point I would be worried about oxidation as well. I keep my rifles lubed and clean them very consistently, but I live in Indiana where humidity cant be escaped (would love to be a desert goonie for that reason). So for people like me would removing that paint/line of defense could cause problems? Btw I do love the engine turning and a fan of giving any object some tlc and show it off a bit

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

I live in Mississippi and we're well aquainted with humidity. I've not seen any oxidation at all on any surface of my rifle. Not to say that it couldn't happen. But under even minimal care, I don't see oxidation being an issue.

It does help to have a steady hand when polishing the rails... gotta keep it smooth like Keith Stone.

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

You haven't seen me with a tool in my hand. When our boys were real young, they would say, "Momma fix it". Even at that age, they knew daddy was a klutz.

If you can wax your car, then you can polish these rails. It really isn't that difficult once you get started and see what you're doing.

 

[RedNeck Jim]

If you can wax your car, then you can polish these rails. It really isn't that difficult once you get started and see what you're doing.

Why the heck would I want to wax my car (truck) ? You guys crack me up.

 

[acropora]

how do you remove the spring assembly from the bolt so i can polish the bolt?

 

[Jyezahn]

how do you remove the spring assembly from the bolt so i can polish the bolt?

You have to compress the spring manually, then lift the spring bar out of the notch in the bolt carrier. To reassemble, just reverse.

 

[acropora]

TY jyezahn

 

[drequeen]

You guys have me wanting to polish the rails on mine now; but I'm in the same boat as some on here - If Kayback can break a brick by holding it, I could by simply looking at it.

I do notice when I gently pull the charging handle back, I can hear a faint 'grit' sound (as if there was sand inside). This is even after a detailed cleaning.

I can polish a car. But to be honest, I'd rather scratch up my car than my rifle. Either way, I believe I'll give it a try. Wish me luck.

 

[acropora]

i just polished my bolt and am starting the rails now.my bolt wasnt too bad so it only took me about 30 minutes.the flash kind of washed out my pics but you can see its shining like jewelry(well almost).here are the pics.

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

Nice job on the bolt! Polishing isn't difficult. For you guys that are hesitant to try it, you could probably find YouTube videos showing some polishing instruction. But probably not for bolt guide rails specifically.

 

[acropora]

i just wet sanded(added dish soap to paper and steel wool) using some 600 grit paper for the first pass,then used 000 steel wool,then 0000 steel wool(always keeping wet)

 

[drequeen]

Just got through polishing the rails and bolt. Both are alot smoother than they were, but I'm not totally satisfied. I don't really have the materials on hand to do it just right. However, it's good enough for now.

There is alot of really good info on this site, you guys really seem to know your stuff. I've really learned alot, and it's well appreciated.