do you think I could put my rem 700 bolt in the tumbler to take off the coating?

[long range newbie]

Its rem 700 s/a with still the same stock coating on it and its worn off a lot on the bolt but I'm wondering if I tumbled it if it would come off, and if its ok to do so

 

[Sharpsman]

That won't work! Just tie it behind your PU and drive down a gravel road about 50 miles! Should come out OK!!

 

[long range newbie]

Idk I think I need to go tie it to a sand car and drive for 2 days straight then take it out, it should come out more shiny than anything you''ve ever seen

 

[17874]

Its rem 700 s/a with still the same stock coating on it and its worn off a lot on the bolt but I'm wondering if I tumbled it if it would come off, and if its ok to do so

Media blast it, but be sure to protect your bolt face and lugs. I am sure there are places near you that would do it cheap. 20 minute job including prep.

 

[long range newbie]

but I want the lugs to be stripped too, so I cant get it bead blasted.

 

[Boltfluter]

Have someone bead blast it with 120 grit aluminum oxide. This is the prep that is done before Cerakote application. I have done this many times, including the lugs, and you will be fine.

Regards, Paul

Boltlfuting.com

 

[long range newbie]

dang but that seems like it would still change the dimensions, I could put it in a giant deburer with ceramic media.

 

[Bradu]

That won't work! Just tie it behind your bicycle and drive down a gravel road about 50 miles! Should come out OK!!

Fixed it for you lol

 

[long range newbie]

thanks for realizing I'm too young

 

[565fitter]

best bet is to take it somewhere. it will only take them a few minutes and they shouldn't charge to much. are you getting it coated? most guys will prep it like that before they paint it anyways

 

[long range newbie]

yes melonite