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BobC
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Posted: April/24/2010 at 05:46 |
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GetSome
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Depends on how bad the pitting is, I had one that was pretty bad and had a guy bead blast it. He had to take it down until the serial # and model info was almost gone, but after a ceracoat job it turned out sweet. I don't know anything that you could fill the pits with and then coat over, but admittedly don't know a whole lot either. You might call around and see if there are any local shops that would bead blast it, I think aluminum oxide abraisive blasting would be your best bet, but good luck finding a local guy to do it.
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RONK
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I agree with bead-blasting something that bad. Once it's clean, you can blue or Duracoat it and it should look pretty fair. I'd go with a professional hot-blue for large parts or a whole firearm.
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Sgt. D
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Ronk correct me if I'm wrong but, isn't there risk of making waves or uneven low spots with bead blasting so much metal away? I recently removed pitting and was able to blend the depression thru the length of the barrel with a file. Yes the pitting was very bad. A very work intensive repair. For removing pitting from receivers I have used a palm sander with 120 grit and cleaning that with very fine paper and steel wool. Then a good blueing is possible. If he wants to coat the action or use a bakeing laquer he can Clean very well the pitted areas and fill with JB weld. After letting the JB weld cure for its recommended time then use a palm sander with the very fine paper and finish with steel wool. Then clean everything with a quality solvent or degreaser and apply what ever coating he wants.
Good Luck with your repair BobC.
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RONK
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[QUOTE=Sgt. D]Ronk correct me if I'm wrong but, isn't there risk of making waves or uneven low spots with bead blasting so much metal away? QUOTE]
Oh absolutely!
I was under the impression that a lot of the metal was already gone from the effects of the corrosion, and that this was more of a salvage operation than a restoration. Perhaps I spoke too quickly.
Some judgement is required by all means, and junker "sample" parts with various finishes is a good idea on a valuable gun.
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BobC
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It's not a restoration just trying to make it look a little more presentable. I think I am just going to clean it up and use some DuraCoat on it. It's a shooter not a collectible. Thanks for the ideas.
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