Scratch removal from gun slides

[turok_t]

Hey, i have a SD OPS MRP silver slide... When i got it, there were several scratches on it. Anyone have any conservative measures in removing the scratches beside sanding? I dont want to sand it unless if i have to.

[Amos]

Don't look at it and just use the gun for it's intended gaming purpose?

[turok_t]

Originally Posted by Amos

Don't look at it and just use the gun for it's intended gaming purpose?

Yeah i know.. I get that alot... Im sure ppl here know that im more of a collector than gamer Everytime when i look at my gun, i just see the scratches... it drives me up the wall..

[acorn]

Originally Posted by turok_t

Yeah i know.. I get that alot... Im sure ppl here know that im more of a collector than gamer Everytime when i look at my gun, i just see the scratches... it drives me up the wall..

you could try fine airbrushing, automotive scratch fillers, some handy brushing, but that truly depends on the depth of the scratch. To get the best possible finish, it would be a good idea to sandblast all the paint and refinish it. Especially if you're into collecting more than gaming.

from personal experience my airbrush has dine me very well, I use a badger Crescendo 175, with the fine flow control filling scratches, scuffs and bumps its like they never happened.

If its a deep scratch and you still don't want to sand it, use bondo, cover the scratch, level it out and sand just the bondo then continue painting

edit: I missed the fact it was silver, could try automotive polish if its chromed, if its brushed.. well, thats just difficult

[Gunny_McSmith]

Originally Posted by turok_t

Yeah i know.. I get that alot... Im sure ppl here know that im more of a collector than gamer Everytime when i look at my gun, i just see the scratches... it drives me up the wall..

same here.... :S

[turok_t]

Originally Posted by acorn

you could try fine airbrushing, automotive scratch fillers, some handy brushing, but that truly depends on the depth of the scratch. To get the best possible finish, it would be a good idea to sandblast all the paint and refinish it. Especially if you're into collecting more than gaming.

from personal experience my airbrush has dine me very well, I use a badger Crescendo 175, with the fine flow control filling scratches, scuffs and bumps its like they never happened.

If its a deep scratch and you still don't want to sand it, use bondo, cover the scratch, level it out and sand just the bondo then continue painting

edit: I missed the fact it was silver, could try automotive polish if its chromed, if its brushed.. well, thats just difficult

Ahh thanks for all your suggestions!

1. Where do you get automative scratch filler / polish from? Wouldn't it be difficult to get the same color as my slide?

2. I have an Iwata airbrush where it has a dual contrl for the intensity of the spray. My scratches are not very deep (very superficial in my opinion, check our pics below). How do you spray in only the scratches? Do you just spray it in, and they rub off the excess? Which silver color would u recommend?

[GBear]

Ooo, yeah, scratches really annoy me too. That's going to be tough to repair completely because of the brush finish on the metal.

[Gunny_McSmith]

SD Polish....

But is there any "protector" we could use to protect the Polishing from scratches?

[turok_t]

Originally Posted by GBear

Ooo, yeah, scratches really annoy me too. That's going to be tough to repair completely because of the brush finish on the metal.

I think since its brushed, the only way is to sand it gradually..

[turok_t]

GOoD NEWS! I finally grew the balls to sand my slide.. Look at the pic above, u see all those tiny scratches? Well i removed them all I used 2000 grid sandpaper and soaked it.. i gently and carefully sanded in 1 direction....based on my experiences, i would NOT use anything less than 2000 grid unless if your scratch is very deep.

EDIT: it looks even shinier now too

[Gunny_McSmith]

Originally Posted by turok_t

GOoD NEWS! I finally grew the balls to sand my slide.. Look at the pic above, u see all those tiny scratches? Well i removed them all I used 2000 grid sandpaper and soaked it.. i gently and carefully sanded in 1 direction....based on my experiences, i would NOT use anything less than 2000 grid unless if your scratch is very deep.

by one direction...can i go for exemple "back and forth" or is that considered in 2 directions?

[turok_t]

Originally Posted by Palucol

by one direction...can i go for exemple "back and forth" or is that considered in 2 directions?

You can, but by going back and forth, its harder to make a straight stroke when sanding. I usually go one direction and do it slowly so that its more straight.. the slower i do it, the straight it is. I usually position my hands so i get the best results... remmeber, sand it SLOWLY, dont sand it furious, and dont forget to add water.... all my scratches are not even covered up, they are GONE. forever

[Gunny_McSmith]

Originally Posted by turok_t

You can, but by going back and forth, its harder to make a straight stroke when sanding. I usually go one direction and do it slowly so that its more straight.. the slower i do it, the straight it is. I usually position my hands so i get the best results... remmeber, sand it SLOWLY, dont sand it furious, and dont forget to add water.... all my scratches are not even covered up, they are GONE. forever

nice! thx for the tips!

[turok_t]

ull be amazed at the results.. tell me how it goes!!

[Gunny_McSmith]

but what is the water for?