Guest pragan14 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hey Guys, I was wanting to get my M2 tactical barrel to look new again and was wondering whats the best way to get out minor scratches? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Scratches in the finish, or scratches in the metal? If it's a DIY project, the former requires light sanding to blend, and a spray-N-bake refinish... the later requires a lot more sanding. The easiest way is to take it to someone who will glassbead the barrel and refinish it... chances are, it will look the best too. Actually, if this is a common occurrence with you, you can buy a cheapo DIY abrasive blast kit from Harbor Freight for around $60 and up. Cheers, C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pragan14 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Its just small scratches in the finish, not a big deal purely cosmetic, do you know how much a smith would charge to glassbead and refinish? Thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas skeeter Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 whats the best way to get out minor scratches? ThanksUm, Don't scratch it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pragan14 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Haha i suppose i could try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 $75 - $100 for a good shop to do it. Or..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 tucker301 has it about right... a bit less, a bit more. A good refinish shop will produce a finished product that looks new to better than new. Duracoat is, perhaps one of the most popular DIY and shop refinishes. Gun Kote is another... much older product, and Cerakote. Check them all out. Again, if you're a DIY kinda guy, and you have multiple projects now and in the future, an investment in a media blaster and a few Duracoat kits will save you some money, provide a nice sense of accomplishment... and a first class refinish job. Cheers, C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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