Small scratches on CBOB!

[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.

[Dave Waits]

Originally Posted by SemperFi1977m

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.

not to be contrary but, would someone please explain to me how steel wool, especially 0000, which is very soft, would embed itself in SS which is actually harder. I mean, you guys do clean off a gun after you do something like this, don't you?
Dave

[DUBYA.R]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

not to be contrary but, would someone please explain to me how steel wool, especially 0000, which is very soft, would embed itself in SS which is actually harder. I mean, you guys do clean off a gun after you do something like this, don't you?
Dave

It's just something I've heard. Could just be an old wives tale..

[GoldenVolt]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

not to be contrary but, would someone please explain to me how steel wool, especially 0000, which is very soft, would embed itself in SS which is actually harder. I mean, you guys do clean off a gun after you do something like this, don't you?
Dave

I heard the same thing.

Microscopic voids in the metal will collect the iron molecules from the steel wool???

Sounds good.

Greg