Scratch removal???
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MetalMan
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Why bother?
Do you plan to use this R8 as a shooter/carry piece (scratches are inevitable) or as a safe queen?
Do you plan to use this R8 as a shooter/carry piece (scratches are inevitable) or as a safe queen?
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Just trying to keep nice things nice. If there was something simple to do, that someone out there has had success with, was the genesis of the question.
d1
Shallow scratches can only be removed by buffing them. Buffing a scratch also removes the finish, which means Cold Blue at best, rebluing at worst.
Flitz might be an option, I've never had much luck with it myself.
I would just learn to live with it or buy another one that's pristine.
My .o2
Flitz might be an option, I've never had much luck with it myself.
I would just learn to live with it or buy another one that's pristine.
My .o2
MetalMan
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Didn’t mean for you to take my response the wrong way. Scratches on a blued gun are virtually inevitable and those shown in the photo appear relatively minor.
For something a bit less abrasive than Flitz, perhaps try applying a light coat of RenWax and buff with cotton t-shirt material.
One of the things I really like about traditional blued and nickel finishes is that they DON’T lend themselves readily to easy touch-up work.
When you see a used blue or nickel gun, a careful eye can reliably judge the honest condition. Even if refinished, an experienced buyer can most often spot that, too.
Potential buyers should always ask themselves, “Can I live with this in it’s current condition?”
Then, buy or pass accordingly.
With that being said, a little elbow grease with some Renaissance wax or Camellia oil might give you a bit of improvement. Using either method, and with the passage of time to allow any exposed bare metal to oxidize a bit, it might turn out OK.
I hope that if you try either option that you are happy with the results.
Enjoy
When you see a used blue or nickel gun, a careful eye can reliably judge the honest condition. Even if refinished, an experienced buyer can most often spot that, too.
Potential buyers should always ask themselves, “Can I live with this in it’s current condition?”
Then, buy or pass accordingly.
With that being said, a little elbow grease with some Renaissance wax or Camellia oil might give you a bit of improvement. Using either method, and with the passage of time to allow any exposed bare metal to oxidize a bit, it might turn out OK.
I hope that if you try either option that you are happy with the results.
Enjoy
No worries. I forgot about RenWax. Thanks for the replies.
I would like to see how the RenWax works. Please post an after pic.
Thanks JD
Thanks JD
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In January, I bought a 10th Anniversary IPSC Model 745 like new in the box. The guy had bought it 40 years ago, tried it and decided that he preferred the M1911 platform; so, he stuck the 745 in the safe.
He was going through his safe when he was off in December and decided to get rid of it. I was at the right place at the right time and I got a very good deal on it. Beautiful gun. The only "problem" was that it had some superficial scratches on the SS frame from using it in an unlined IPSC holster when he tried it. Those guys were (are?) kind of rough on their pistols, and they just care about functionality. I used Flitz and Renaissance Wax polish, and most of the scratches were polished off.
Are you using an inexpensive holster for that gun? If the leather is rough, it may scratch the finish. Of course, IMO, wear scratches are part of the history of the gun, if it's a shooter, I would not worry about i, but that's just me.
He was going through his safe when he was off in December and decided to get rid of it. I was at the right place at the right time and I got a very good deal on it. Beautiful gun. The only "problem" was that it had some superficial scratches on the SS frame from using it in an unlined IPSC holster when he tried it. Those guys were (are?) kind of rough on their pistols, and they just care about functionality. I used Flitz and Renaissance Wax polish, and most of the scratches were polished off.
Are you using an inexpensive holster for that gun? If the leather is rough, it may scratch the finish. Of course, IMO, wear scratches are part of the history of the gun, if it's a shooter, I would not worry about i, but that's just me.
Thank you for providing your first hand experience testimonial, super helpful. I just purchased that particular R8 (less than an hour ago, in fact) and the pistol is in great condition except for those minor scratches. The previous owner used a Speed Beez Kydex-style holster, who indicated there was a "burr" inside the holster that caused the issue. Not a huge deal, but if there was a simple method to remove/camouflage the damage, I wanted to be aware of it.
Thanks again. Good stuff.
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Clean the gun with naphtha and use RenWax.
I do that with my 1911 slide stop scratches.
There's a special name for those who create them.
I do that with my 1911 slide stop scratches.
There's a special name for those who create them.
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Alk8944
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You cannot "remove" a scratch from a blued gun, the finish has already been removed to reveal bare metal below. The best thing that can be done is to accept that blued guns collect scratches when used or handled. There is cold blue, but that effects the bluing and will be worse than leaving the gun alone, sometimes much worse!
Use a Presto blue pen will make almost like new again.Search YouTube to see it in action for yourself
kev74
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Black sharpie marker might hide the scuffs a bit. If it doesn't work, it will clean off easy enough. Won't be durable, but might improve appearance.
The black/blued surface is a surface finish, once scratched, you cannot polish it to remove scratches. Polishing will only remove more of the finish. Your options are to either learn to live with the scratches, touch them up with cold bluing solution, or have the revolver completely refinished.
Based on my experience, any attempt at masking those scratches will only make the blemish more conspicuous, especially using a Shapie. Leave it alone for 6 months and see how much it bothers you then. Likely you’ll have moved on.
