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July 22, 2018
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Got a low serial Monson 715 6" at a price l just couldn't pass up. it's got light scratching on the barrel and frame. Is there a way to buff those out without removing too much of the original Finish? Could that "brushed steel" finish be replicated by careful sanding maybe with a disk or by hand and blend it in ?
February 16, 2016
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Rex Beachmont said
Is there a way to buff those out without removing too much of the original Finish? Could that "brushed steel" finish be replicated by careful sanding maybe with a disk or by hand and blend it in?
Yes and yes. There is a thread about this refinishing in the Gunsmithing section that you can look around for ... I think they used a red Scotch pad.
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March 25, 2013
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Maybe white or gray Scotch bright? I have always had a hard time finding the different colors.
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July 22, 2018
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Thanks guys. I'll look for the info in the gunsmith section and get the Scotch pads in the morning. Can't go wrong here. If I ruin the thing with my talent I will make myself polish it to a mirror finish as punishment. It'll look good one way or another.
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March 2, 2008
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White Scotch Brite is the least abrasive. Sometimes hard to find, maybe try a restaurant/food service supplier.
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March 25, 2013
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I think Stinger may be right about the red. Steve is right about the white. It would work for a bright polish. I tried the local restaurant supply company. They looked at me like I was crazy. I came up empty on eBay and Google. If you find the less common colors let us know where please.
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February 22, 2009
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I've always used the tan Scotchbrite pads for 7** Dans. They can be found at the local big box hardware stores. 80 grit glass bead for the top rail.
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March 25, 2013
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February 16, 2016
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Stinger said
There is a thread about this refinishing in the Gunsmithing section that you can look around for ... they used a Scotchbrite pad.
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/polishing-with-scotchbrite-pads/
October 1, 2012
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Old Dog,
I normally use dark grey or light grey depending on the factory finish I am trying to match. I have had success getting most grades at the local autobody supply store. They have from very fine to super coarse stuff that we use to get heavy rust off of car frames
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July 22, 2018
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Here's a grit chart l found. 
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July 22, 2018
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Ole Dog said
I think Stinger may be right about the red. Steve is right about the white. It would work for a bright polish. I tried the local restaurant supply company. They looked at me like I was crazy. I came up empty on eBay and Google. If you find the less common colors let us know where please.
I found the different Scotch-Brite grits at Highland Woodworking. They have each sheet for $2....ordered five of each.
February 16, 2016
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Rex Beachmont said
Here's a grit chart l found.
I know, I gave it to you in post #9 ... ha, ha, ha. 
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July 22, 2018
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Stinger said
Rex Beachmont said
Here's a grit chart l found.I know, I gave it to you in post #9 ... ha, ha, ha.
Some coincidence...I swear l found it on google images! Lol! At any rate, it's there!
February 20, 2008
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Can someone make this chart a Sticky please?
February 16, 2016
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photohause said
Can someone make this chart a Sticky please?
It's already downloaded to the archive.
August 29, 2009
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Use the Gray - it's available at Lowes...I just got some last week.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-Between-Coats-Finishing-Pad/3033614
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March 2, 2008
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Ole Dog said
I think Stinger may be right about the red. Steve is right about the white. It would work for a bright polish. I tried the local restaurant supply company. They looked at me like I was crazy. I came up empty on eBay and Google. If you find the less common colors let us know where please.
One other source for a variety of Scotch Brite "grades" is anyplace that rents floor polishing/refinishing machines. The Full Service rental center where I work rents floor scrubbers/sanders/polishers and a very wide range of 12" ScotchBrite pads that they sell in quantity or by the "each".
August 8, 2016
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Stinger said
Stinger said
There is a thread about this refinishing in the Gunsmithing section that you can look around for ... they used a Scotchbrite pad.
https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/polishing-with-scotchbrite-pads/
I used the 7448 gray pads to remove the scratches on my shroud but it appears I should have used the 7446 gray which is aluminum oxide and the chart specifically says for SS. Doh! 😣 Well it came out fine so maybe it doesn’t matter if you use silicon carbide or aluminum oxide?
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