Refinishing Stainless Revolvers

[rockmup]

You can use any media you want. But whatever it is has to be perfectly clean. The SS will oxidize some because of its carbon content and the oils from handling/cleaning can stain it unless you spray with a clear.
The only real way to avoid that is to polish it and that kinda defeats the look your after

 

[Coonie]

You might want to make a comparision between matte, raw finishes and polished, smooth finishes. IMO, polished SS cleans easier and has, for lack of a better term, "closed pores" that resist staining. I've owned some SS 1911's that were two-tone
polished and matte, and the matte part started to show blemishes first when I shamefully neglected them.

Ruger also uses a Duracoat type paint to make their Super Redhawks and some rifles that Target Grey color, so maybe they don't like the rough matte finish for their stainless models.

Let us know what works best on your RH, I might do the same on my .357 RH.

 

[Buck8Point]

I have a big Snap-On cabinet with glass bead media in it if someone wants to try it.

I may take you up on that offer in a few weeks after things slow down after the holidays.

Buck8Point

 

[Buck8Point]

You can use any media you want. But whatever it is has to be perfectly clean. The SS will oxidize some because of its carbon content and the oils from handling/cleaning can stain it unless you spray with a clear.
The only real way to avoid that is to polish it and that kinda defeats the look your after

I was wondering about that. I wouldn't really want any kind of clear coat on it.
This is exactly the kind of input I was looking for before I went and did it...
Thanks
Buck8Point

 

[charliepapa]

I may take you up on that offer in a few weeks after things slow down after the holidays.

Buck8Point

Sure thing. Shoot me a PM. We're right across the river from PLaquemine, about 1/4 mile north of the ferry landing.

 

[rockmup]

The SS will oxidize some because of its carbon content and the oils from handling/cleaning can stain it unless you spray with a clear.
The only real way to avoid that is to polish it and that kinda defeats the look your after

So my statement has been bothering me since I said it. It didn't quite make sense so I started searching.
I was wrong.

Here is some basic reading and you can Google the term from there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passivation

hope it helps

 

[dwr461]

You gonna try to purty up your S&W 64?

I polished it with Mother's just for sh!ts and giggles. I like the way it turned out. Almost looks like nickle.

Dave

 

[Buck8Point]

So my statement has been bothering me since I said it. It didn't quite make sense so I started searching.
I was wrong.

Here is some basic reading and you can Google the term from there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passivation

hope it helps

VERY Interesting reading..
Thanks
Buck8Point