70 Series Commander

[Lurch37]

I recently purchased a Series 70 Satin Nickel Commander. My question, is there some way to "touch up" bright areas on the slide so as to blend them in with the duller look of the satin nickel. There are only two small rub marks or bright areas, and one is very evident and I would like to get rid of it.

Thanks

[paul45]

In my experience.....no. If you do try....it can be a much larger problem.

[Hunter]

I agree with Paul. Try to think of the areas as character.

[swampertwo]

You can do it--VERY gently--if you have access to a glass bead blaster and can strip the pistol down to the bare frame and slide.
When stripped and all oil/grease removed, turn the air pressure down to about 25 psi and carefully "sweep blast" the areas to blend in or return to the matte finish. Then comes the hard part, insuring all the parts are absolutely clean and no glass bead material is left.
I've done 3 of them this way and all have come out looking 'new'.
Be careful and do tape over the sights.
Jeff

[paul45]

You can do it--VERY gently--if you have access to a glass bead blaster and can strip the pistol down to the bare frame and slide.
When stripped and all oil/grease removed, turn the air pressure down to about 25 psi and carefully "sweep blast" the areas to blend in or return to the matte finish. Then comes the hard part, insuring all the parts are absolutely clean and no glass bead material is left.
I've done 3 of them this way and all have come out looking 'new'.
Be careful and do tape over the sights.
JeffWOW...sounds like you know the ins and outs of bead blasting...I would probably blow right through the nickel.....

[Rio Vista Slim]

I recently purchased a Series 70 Satin Nickel Commander. My question, is there some way to "touch up" bright areas on the slide so as to blend them in with the duller look of the satin nickel. There are only two small rub marks or bright areas, and one is very evident and I would like to get rid of it.

Thanks
Lurch37,
I would tend to agree with Hunter and paul45. Although swampertwo offers some excellent advice, for most of us (and I'm speaking personally, here :)), this procedure would be far beyond our capabilities.
WOW...sounds like you know the ins and outs of bead blasting...I would probably blow right through the nickel.....
You and me both, Paul.... :D

If you are really bothered by the appearance of your Satin Nickel Commander, you might give Colt a call, to see if they could restore the original finish.

[larry starling]

Leave it alone and enjoy it as is. Many fine guns have been ruined because in the owners eyes it wasn't perfect. I personally have seen a 1947 Colt Government model in .38 super that was in excellent shape except someone sanded the slide and refinished it almost sanding off the roll markings. Gun was worth at least a grand before now owner can't give it away.... ;)

[Lurch37]

Normally I wouldn't touch such a fine Colt. The only reson I'm even contemplating trying to blend in the satin finish is that the one particular area of concern in on the left side of the slide.

It also happens to be right by the Colt Pony, more to the point, right under his belly if you will, as in, and I kid you not, what looks to me like some bonehead tried to draw a horses you know what there. It isn't a scrape or a gouge, but just a fine bright line that showsup rather distinctly.

I find it impossible to think that it was caused by normal wear or a bump against something. I'm laughing too so let it out yourselves and then give me some ideas.

I do have access to a glass bead blaster and know how to use it. Does Colt even do repair work like this still? And thank you for the previous replys and any others who reply.