Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I bought a pair of pistols from a friend and am more than satisfied with them. However, they have the brass sleeves over the front sights and they are not shiny any more. I am familiar with Brasso, but don't know if it will damage the bluing on the barrel. What is the best way to bring back the chine without damage???? Thanks in advance Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Rub'em with your fingers or 0000 steel wool. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Why would you want shimy brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Why would you want shimy brass? Man, one little typo ??!! Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I bought a pair of pistols from a friend and am more than satisfied with them. However, they have the brass sleeves over the front sights and they are not shiny any more. I am familiar with Brasso, but don't know if it will damage the bluing on the barrel. What is the best way to bring back the chine without damage???? Thanks in advance Chancy First off, I seriously doubt that Brasso would damage the bluing. However, you can simply mask off the barrel with masking tape, shine up your sight and then remove the masking tape. Pretty simple. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Couldn't resist. Sorry. I ended up bein a cowbow for a year.... Brasso and a Q tip. Tape off the bluing just to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attica Jack #23953 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I would mask off the barrel, and use Mothers polish, it will shine.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Baking soda paste and then coat the brass with clear nail polish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If you're gonna start looking at your sights, I'm changing categories CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Gregg Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Sights? Sights? We don't need no steeking sights! Mustang Gregg [Jedi Gunfighter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Shimy brass steeking sights? :huh: kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Shimy brass steeking sights? :huh: kR Hey! - Theses are cowboys! They deserve respec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 I would not have started this thread if I had known it would turn into a speling and grimer tutorial. Thanks to all. I tried the steel wool and my sights are shimey again. Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grass Range #51406 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Blitzcloth- no need to mask off the barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I would not have started this thread if I had known it would turn into a speling and grimer tutorial. Thanks to all. I tried the steel wool and my sights are shimey again. Chancy Now that they're all spiffed up, are you gonna use 'em? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Rose, SASS #45478 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Ace hardware sells a product called NeverDull. Looks like mattress stuffing with a polish in it. Works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Now that they're all spiffed up, are you gonna use 'em? Just because they look good doesn't necessarily mean I will use them. Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Rub'em with your fingers or 0000 BRONZE wool. OLG There, fixed that for ya. Bronze wool won't damage the bluing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Griff - I was a little leery of the steel wool, so used masking tape to protect the barrel. All is good. Thanks!! Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 There, fixed that for ya. Bronze wool won't damage the bluing. Neither will 0000 s'wool OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Buckhorn,SASS 51727 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I can't wait to see Chancy "SHIMY" at our shoot this weekend. His "SHIMY" should be especially bright since the sun is supposed to "CHINE" this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Rick, SASS #49739L Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Those shimy sights are gonna blind him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 You only need to shine the back edge, you can't see the rest of the sight while shooting anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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