Should I, or shouldn't I?

[John Dallas]

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

[Rick Losey]

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

[Jay Gardner]

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.

[Brian 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 G 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.

[Eric Eis]

Please leave it alone

[John Dallas]

One of the few posting which has unanimity. I won't touch it

[Richard Flanders]

Good decision John

[legh higgins]

I like to Clean my guns especially new purchases. we use an old battery operated ROTARY toothbrush with wd40 as a cleaning agent. This solvent is mild and cleans the grease , grime and worn in dirt out of the engraving as well as the screw slots leaving your gun CLEAN and sparkling without damaging the finish.
try it on a small area and buff with soft terry cloth.
I know you will be happy with this method as it really works great.:bigbye:
good luck
Legh Higgins

[legh higgins]

I like to Clean my guns especially new purchases. we use an old battery operated ROTARY toothbrush with wd40 as a cleaning agent. This solvent is mild and cleans the grease , grime and worn in dirt out of the engraving as well as the screw slots leaving your gun CLEAN and sparkling without damaging the finish.
try it on a small area and buff with soft terry cloth.
I know you will be happy with this method as it really works great.:bigbye:
good luck
Legh Higginsyour screw slots are very dirty.
:nono:

[Russell E. Cleary]

your screw slots are very dirty.
:nono:

No follow-up punch lines, please!

[Jim DiSpagno]

Let it be and age gracefully

[Joe Graziano]

Brillo and elbow grease! ��

[Drew Hause]

I have used Flitz Gun Wax (NOT Flitz Polish) to clean (and protect) actions of vintage doubles. Removes grime (impressive black stuff on a soft white cloth after lightly polishing) without removing case colors or shining up the metal.

[Russell E. Cleary]

In the FAQs Section of the Home Page denatured alcohol is mentioned for cleaning grease and dirt from our guns.

Brand names are avoided there, but here is a list of liquid cleaners and/or protectants that I have noted individual Parker collectors have recommended.

Please feel free to challenge, add or comment:

Clenzoil
Ballistol
WD-40
Rem-oil
Hoppes #9 (inside, and one Member says out, too)
Barricade
G96
RIG
3- in- 1

And for the paste wax protectants:

Flitz (wax; not the polish)
Renaissance
Johnson
IBIZ

(The FAQs Section advises against automotive or synthetic waxes, as they contain abrasives and acids.)

[allen newell]

Its probably your eyes seeing it correctly Edgar. But i would like to know who was the engraver on this very nice D.