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C10
This may sound dumb, but does anyone know of any techniques to make the Ruger Mini 14 Stainless have more appeal to the color. i.e. buffing, polishing etc. etc.? I just really don't care for the stock stainless appearance it has. Anyone know of any "tricks" of the trade so to apeak?

Thanks in advance to those who reply.

Greg

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  • p3skyking
    Go to a gunshow and find a guy with a blue one. Tell him you want to turn yours into a blue one. Ask him to trade. No trick really.

    Other than that, the Brits paint their weapons.

    Any man can shoot a gun, and with practice he can draw fast and shoot accurately, but that makes no difference. What counts is how you stand up when somebody is shooting back at you.
    To die for what one believes is all very well for those so inclined, but it has always seemed to me the most vain of solutions. There is no cause worth dying for that is not better served by living. L'Amour
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  • Shooter1
    C10:You can Buff Stainless steel to a mirror finish.But then it will finger print, you will have to wipe the Rifle down each time you handle it.I know because I did this to a springfield 1911 I sent the hand gun back to the factory to be refinished as new.Hope this helps!
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  • Tallyman
    When I get an old military rifle that looks bad and needs bluing, I buy a $1.00 can of flat black paint and spray all the metal parts. Soak or wipe down all parts with rubbing alcohol, let dry and spray on a light coat of paint. Let the paint dry overnight, then wipe down with a clean flannel cloth. Repeat this two more times and you will have a durable matte black finish. If it ever scratches or wears, repainting is economical and easy. If you have ever owned a British .303 military rifle, this is the finish they used although with a slightly different shade of black and a bit less flat.
    Even did this once to a really bad looking military stock. Used plastic wood to fill in the holes, sanded and painted. Didn't look half bad. Kind of looked like a synthetic stock.
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  • Laredo Lefty
    C10..... All the above are workable ideas. I have to ask, if the stainless mini was not what you wanted, why did you buy it?

    "Never let school interfere with your education"
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  • JudgeColt
    To me, one of the appeals of the stainless Mini is the original brushed and tumbled finish. A Scotchbrite pad will keep the brushed part looking original almost no matter what service it receives. I do not understand the appeal of a chrome-like finish on a service rifle, but if that is what you want, just begin polishing until it is shiney enough for you. Start with fine sandpaper, progress to finer sandpaper, etc. and then to polishing compound, etc.. Or just have it chromed. Silly in my opinion, but no law against it and tastes differ. Have at it if you want.
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  • THINMAN
    "FLITZ" METAL POLISH WILL WORK ON YOUR STAINLESS . YOU CAN POLISH IT
    TO A SATIN LIKE OR CHROME LIKE FINISH IF DESIRED .

    THINMAN
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  • ArmaliteA4
    mini's shoot like crap anyway...[xx(]

    If you want a 5.56 semi, then stick with the ar style.

    I had a stainless mini, operative word,,HAD..Most inaccurate semi I have ever owned. Moved up to bigger and better things.[;)]

    You may take the most gallant sailor,the most intrepid airman,or the most audacious soldier,put them together at a table.
    What do you get?
    The sum of their fears
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