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Unread 04-30-2017, 11:26 PM   #1
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Wondering how to make a mostly silver frame more presentable without refinishing it. I don't want to have it recased and take it back a bit but would rather... ? Haven't a clue as to what to do. Any suggestions?
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If it lacks original case, and does not have any rust, pitting or patina, there is nothing more presentable that i can think of than silver.
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French Gray?

Ink and wipe clean to make the engraving stand out?





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I don't like silver receivers much so maybe Dean's suggestion would work. We used to scrub our M-14's in Vietnam to keep rust at bay and after watching the moon light reflecting off of the overly cleaned areas I just can't tolerate bare metal on a firearm.Seriously.Another phobia to add to my list.
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I would be interested in how to remove brown stains without leaving any marks.
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"Big .45 Frontier Metal Cleaner" is made by the same people who make the Frontier Pads.

Used together they will clean off anything that can be cleaned off.





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Does anyone know what kind of "color hardening" was sprayed on the repros? I would do that and lacquer it after wiping some off.
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