Should I, or shouldn't I?

[Big D]

My DHE 2 frame has basically no case coloring left on exposed areas, but the sides and floor plate have what I would call a darkening, which I would like to brighten up, if advisable. I'm thinking something like FLITZ and a soft cloth. The pictures don't really show the "darkening" I'm trying to describe. What say you?.

[Ken Hill]

John,

I'm not a fan of a bright finish. I would leave it as is and let it continue to wear.

Ken

[OH Osthaus]

if its not dirt or corrosion, personally - I would leave it to age gracefully

[Setter Man]

Agreed. Leave it alone.

[John Allen]

John,Looking at it from a value angle,you will hurt the saleability of the gun if you brighten it.Let it age.

[B. Dudley]

Leave it alone. Please.

[Craig Larter]

Please don't touch it. Craig

[edgarspencer]

Maybe it's the light, the photo, or my eyes, but I think I'm seeing remnants of heat treat colors. Regardless, please leave it as-is.

[Randy Roberts]

Definitely leave as is. I like it just the way it is.

[Harry Collins]

Flitz will remove the color case hardening. It has its applications, but not on your Parker. I too would let it show its age as from what I see it is a beautiful Parker.