So, I picked up a Ruger SP101 for concealed carry and as a back woods kit gun. Problems, it's too shiny, and around here in Amarillo where I now live no one does bead blasting. Is there another way to matte it? I really don't want to send it off as Ialready did an action job myself, and i can't see buying a blast cabinet for a 1 time job.
Gunsmithing matting stainless steel
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Re: matting stainless steel
Harbor Freight has a spot sandblast gun for real cheap. If you have a compressor--the gun has a bag for the grit. Some 220 grit from a craft supply would give it a dull finish. The gun probably would last enough for one pistol.....probably.
Harbor Freight has a spot sandblast gun for real cheap. If you have a compressor--the gun has a bag for the grit. Some 220 grit from a craft supply would give it a dull finish. The gun probably would last enough for one pistol.....probably.
Re: matting stainless steel
You can give it a brushed look with 600 grit sandpaper. You need to keep your brush marks straight which can be a rather difficult and time consuming process. But if you fuck up, you can always get it blasted.
I had a cheapo harbor freight cabinet and small air compressor until I upgraded to the bigger machines. The small harbor freight cabinet with some glass beads would work well if you are only using it once in a while. It might come in handy for other things as well and not a huge investment. I recommend you use it outdoors and wear a dust mask.
You can give it a brushed look with 600 grit sandpaper. You need to keep your brush marks straight which can be a rather difficult and time consuming process. But if you fuck up, you can always get it blasted.
I had a cheapo harbor freight cabinet and small air compressor until I upgraded to the bigger machines. The small harbor freight cabinet with some glass beads would work well if you are only using it once in a while. It might come in handy for other things as well and not a huge investment. I recommend you use it outdoors and wear a dust mask.
Re: matting stainless steel
Yeah, think I'll try some 600 grit, and if that doesn't work, there's always cerakote air dry.
Yeah, think I'll try some 600 grit, and if that doesn't work, there's always cerakote air dry.
Re: matting stainless steel
You don't necessarily need a blast cabinet unless you are wanting to retain used media.
If you have an air compressor ~ you can get a gravity feed blaster for $20 at Harbor Frieght and a small amount of beads for about $25.
Just blast into a big box or out in the open.
YMMV
You don't necessarily need a blast cabinet unless you are wanting to retain used media.
If you have an air compressor ~ you can get a gravity feed blaster for $20 at Harbor Frieght and a small amount of beads for about $25.
Just blast into a big box or out in the open.
YMMV
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