Stainless scratch removal

**Warewolf94** · May 18th, 2014, 07:30 PM

Does anyone have any input on how to remove the slight scratches from a stainless steel pistol.I picked up a used springfield loaded champion and there are a decent amount of light scratches.I want to try and remove them myself if not il get it cerakote/duracote.Any info on products or methods?

**Pilot321** · May 18th, 2014, 07:51 PM

Is it shiny stainless or matte stainless? I used Flitz on my Springfield Milspec which while not "bright" stainless, is somewhat shinier than matte, and it worked pretty well. Hand rub though, don't use a dremel.

**jthrelf** · May 18th, 2014, 08:00 PM

Another recommendation for Flitz

**Warewolf94** · May 18th, 2014, 08:11 PM

Its a bright stainless on the sides and the top is matte.I was thinking dremel so thanks for the heads up.Do you just rub it in with a towel/rag or like a car wax type applicator?

**sprrdhawk44** · May 18th, 2014, 08:33 PM

Absolutely no dremel.

I used to do this when I cared about scratches: Get some Mother's Mag polish and some green scotchbrite pads from your local automotive store. Grab a foot long length of 2x4 and lay it on top of the scotchbrite pad on a level surface. You're going to use the wood as a guide as you move the slide over the pad. Use the polish very sparingly, and be sure to move the slide in one direction, don't slide it back and forth. The goal is to go with the "grain" of the metal. Do not "swirl" the pad on the slide, or the slide on the pad. Use the wood to guide it in one single direction. Don't use too much pressure, and check it after every pass.