Small scratches on CBOB!

[DUBYA.R]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

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This. Good pistols+Dremel=Bad Juju

Yes..I am well aware of the danger of the DREMEL!

Don't have time for pic right now..got to get cleaned up and take the Wife out to dinner. Will try to do and post pics later tonight.

[skosh69]

Here's what was passed onto to me to remove rust and scratches...

Go to the hardware store and get yourself some 0000 steel wool. Use that in combination with some good penetrating oil, ie.. Kroil, CorrosionX, etc...

Rub with the grain of the metal.

Good luck.

[DUBYA.R]

OK..Here is a pic. The scratches are not deep..it just bugs me that they are there on my CBOB!

The way the light is hitting it makes it look like it's dented but it is not.

[DUBYA.R]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Here's what was passed onto to me to remove rust and scratches...

Go to the hardware store and get yourself some 0000 steel wool. Use that in combination with some good penetrating oil, ie.. Kroil, CorrosionX, etc...

Rub with the grain of the metal.

Good luck.

Thank You,
Now, I read somewhere that you should not use steelwool on stainless steel.
Anyone know for sure?

[Neener Neener]

You might also try some Flitz......

[DUBYA.R]

Originally Posted by Neener Neener

You might also try some Flitz......

That's a good idea.
I have some FLITZ and trying a little of it 1st, might just let me know how bad these scratches really are.
I'll post the results in the morning.

[Hoss in IL]

Ooooooh, you're a lefty. There's your problem right there

If you can find scotch brite pads in their finest grade (I don't know what that would be), they would be a good consideration instead of the steel wool. I have used them on my dad's model 66.

Good luck

[Daedalus]

I used Scotchbrite maroon (#7447) to remove an idiot mark from my Springfield Stainless GI. It worked perfectly with on hassle and no trace. Be sure to go with the grain and slowly.

The use of the green Scotchbrite pads found in the stores is not recommended as it is too coarse. The maroon stuff can be found at body shops or online.

[DUBYA.R]

This is the holster that allowed my jeans to get nasty w/my slide!



These pics were taken when I wore dress-pants and sport coats.

[SemperFi1977m]

Originally Posted by DUBYA.R

Thank You,
Now, I read somewhere that you should not use steelwool on stainless steel.
Anyone know for sure?

that is what I heard also. it is possible for particles of the steel wool to imbed in the stainless.....and then they rust.

Scotchbrite pads are what I heard to use. Auto body supply places and maybe hardware stores should have different grits.