Refinish Magna Stocks

[RMS272829]

Several years ago I put my 29-2 in the presentation case for storage. When I opened years later the flocking had dissolved and pitting was all over the nickel finish. The grips had lost all of the shine on them as well. There is no damage to the grips, as no chips or cracking. What is the preferred method of refinishing he grips.

 

[22hipower]

I had more or less the same situation with a M57 I bought recently in the presentation box with deteriorated flocking that had laid on the stocks and gun for who knows how long. Fortunately the blued 57 finish was just fine but the stocks were dull and covered with the blue flakes which were embedded in the checkering, especially the grooves around the checkering pattern. I washed them with soap and water; not dunking them but using a soft cloth and a soft toothbrush with a little dishwasher soap. Then applied a bit of Old English dark furniture cleaner/polish and then a bit of Renaissance wax. I think they turned out ok without needing any serious attention.

Jeff
SWCA #1457

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[Patrick L]

I would think some diluted Murphy's Oil Soap would clean off any crud sticking without harming the finish itself. Then, ad others saud, a bit of Renaissance wax.

 

[rbmac52]

Sorry you had to find out the hard way that presentation cases are not intended to store your handgun (they are for "presentation" or display purposes only). The flocking materials can degrade and in many cases cause irreparable damage to the finish on a gun. This is why, initially, the factory wrapped the gun in protective paper before shipping it inside the presentation case and, later, shipped the gun in its own cardboard box, separately from the presentation case.

22hipower's recommendation for returning your stocks to original condition is a good way to proceed. However, sometimes an entire stripping of the original finish is necessary. A soak in acetone to remove the original finish and then a light spray of a finish lacquer will restore them to original condition. Sometimes some light sanding is necessary prior to the refinish.

There are some gifted grip refinishers on this forum if you are reluctant to undertake the task yourself. Good luck to you whichever way you decide to proceed.

 

[Mblhopo]

Had the same thing happen, used WD-40 on a rag it came right off then a coat of Ren Wax. No harm done and they look brand new......................................M*

 

[CH4]

Had the same thing happen, used WD-40 on a rag it came right off then a coat of Ren Wax. No harm done and they look brand new......................................M*

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