Shine back on older gun.

buckeyedave

August 22, 2009 09:07

Hello
I recently came into posession of two older RG38's. The finishes are good for the most part but lack a shine. I don't know if even new these guns were shinny but without cold blueing or having them hot blued is there an easy and cheap way to get them to shine?

Thanks, Dave

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  RCrosby

  August 22, 2009 09:13

  Dave,
  Not familiar with the finish on your guns but you could always try a good auto paste wax. Can't hurt.

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  JustC

  August 22, 2009 10:57

  flitz

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  32 Magnum

  August 22, 2009 14:43

  I'm with JustC on using the Flitz - followed by a coating of spray silicone - apply with a cotton swab, let dry and then buff with a soft cloth. I've done several hundred "older" guns like this and it provides and cleaning, shining and protective coating. You cannot hurt collectible value of those RG's by doing this, as they currently have none.

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  CapnMidnight

  August 22, 2009 22:14

  I'm a Flitz fan also, don't put wax on them, they are not cars.
  W.D.

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  RCrosby

  August 23, 2009 06:59

  Captn'
  Guess that means I should stop pre-soaking my powder in deisel fuel too?
  Point well taken.
  I'll give the Flitz and silicon a try.
  Thanks!
  [:D][:D]

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  Bill DeShivs

  August 23, 2009 09:14

  The RG guns are made of zinc. If you use Flitz or any abrasive, the "bluing" will come right off. Use the wax. Neutral shoe polish works well.

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