Blemishes

Benzene · April 23, 2008, 09:04 PM

Thanks for advice on how to buff out blemishes on a stainless steel revolver. My brand new Ruger SP 101 has some stains and scratches on the cylinder.

somerled · April 23, 2008, 09:20 PM

Stainless steel wool and Flitz polish will work. Don't use regular steel wool.

Lurch37 · April 23, 2008, 09:35 PM

I also like Flitz, it's a polishing paste that I have had great success with. I use a product called Lead Away Cloth, which is a cloth type polisher. I cut that in little squares and use it to polish areas, especially around the cylinder chamber holes. When I use steel wool, I am very careful and use 0000 size.

Benzene · April 23, 2008, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the great replies.

Someone just suggest something called "Never Dull". Does anyone else have a comment about this stuff? I thought I'd check before I do more damage than good to my brand new toy.

Bill DeShivs · April 23, 2008, 11:25 PM

Here is the problem-you need an abrasive that matches the finsh. Rugers are satin finished. All the products mentioned would be good for a bright finished gun, but are too fine for satin finish. Get a piece of smooth scrap steel and the following:
Red Scotchbrite pad
Green Scotchbrite
Grey Scotchbrite
Polish the scrap steel, and see which one matches your finish.
You can also try wet/dry automotive sandpaper, but it is less forgiving than the Scotchbrite pads. Try 400 and 600 grits.
BTW- regular steel wool will not hurt your gun. It will not "imbed itself" in the stainless steel.

madcratebuilder · April 24, 2008, 09:20 AM

Bill's method works great, I have cleaned up several SS Rugers to look like new with Fritz and red scotchbrite.

Benzene · April 24, 2008, 02:18 PM

Thank you VERY much for helping me to save this beautiful new weapon. madcratebuilder, special thanks.

Benzene · April 24, 2008, 03:20 PM

madcratebuilder, did any of the "several SS Rugers" that you "have cleaned up" include the SP 101 revolver? Thanks.

rdrancher · April 25, 2008, 12:45 AM

Thanks for the tips guys - good stuff to know.

rd

April 23, 2008, 09:04 PM	#1
Benzene Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Posts: 384	Blemishes Thanks for advice on how to buff out blemishes on a stainless steel revolver. My brand new Ruger SP 101 has some stains and scratches on the cylinder.

April 23, 2008, 09:35 PM	#3
Lurch37 Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Middle of Nebraska Posts: 944	I also like Flitz, it's a polishing paste that I have had great success with. I use a product called Lead Away Cloth, which is a cloth type polisher. I cut that in little squares and use it to polish areas, especially around the cylinder chamber holes. When I use steel wool, I am very careful and use 0000 size. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own.

April 23, 2008, 09:48 PM	#4
Benzene Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Posts: 384	Thanks Thanks for the great replies. Someone just suggest something called "Never Dull". Does anyone else have a comment about this stuff? I thought I'd check before I do more damage than good to my brand new toy.

April 23, 2008, 11:25 PM	#5
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,988	Here is the problem-you need an abrasive that matches the finsh. Rugers are satin finished. All the products mentioned would be good for a bright finished gun, but are too fine for satin finish. Get a piece of smooth scrap steel and the following: Red Scotchbrite pad Green Scotchbrite Grey Scotchbrite Polish the scrap steel, and see which one matches your finish. You can also try wet/dry automotive sandpaper, but it is less forgiving than the Scotchbrite pads. Try 400 and 600 grits. BTW- regular steel wool will not hurt your gun. It will not "imbed itself" in the stainless steel. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

April 24, 2008, 02:18 PM	#7
Benzene Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Posts: 384	Thank you VERY much! Thank you VERY much for helping me to save this beautiful new weapon. madcratebuilder, special thanks.

April 23, 2008, 09:20 PM	#2
somerled Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2005 Location: eastern Kansas Posts: 603	Stainless steel wool and Flitz polish will work. Don't use regular steel wool.

April 24, 2008, 09:20 AM	#6
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	Bill's method works great, I have cleaned up several SS Rugers to look like new with Fritz and red scotchbrite.

April 24, 2008, 03:20 PM	#8
Benzene Junior member Join Date: January 27, 2005 Posts: 384	Sp101 madcratebuilder, did any of the "several SS Rugers" that you "have cleaned up" include the SP 101 revolver? Thanks.

April 25, 2008, 12:45 AM	#9
rdrancher Member Join Date: November 28, 2007 Location: North Texas Posts: 97	Thanks for the tips guys - good stuff to know. rd