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John Dallas

06-26-2019 03:49 PM

Should I, or shouldn't I?

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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

06-26-2019 04:05 PM

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

06-26-2019 04:08 PM

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

Jay Gardner

06-26-2019 05:36 PM

Agreed. Leave it alone.

John Allen

06-26-2019 06:37 PM

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

06-26-2019 06:41 PM

Leave it alone. Please.

Craig Larter

06-26-2019 07:03 PM

Please don't touch it. Craig

edgarspencer

06-26-2019 07:05 PM

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

06-26-2019 09:41 PM

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

Harry Collins

06-26-2019 09:50 PM

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.

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