I have a Colt Elite TEN FORTY I bought new in the early '90s. That was before I knew much of anything about 1911s and, of course, I put an idiot scratch in it. Given how few (411) were made, it's resided in my safe for most of its life. I pulled it out the other day and the scratch really bothered me. I found this video and followed it exactly. The result was perfection - not a hint of a scratch nor is the area where the work was done any different from the surrounding finish. Excellent video!
Amazing trick. I tried it on my Witness with the so called "wonder finish" and it worked better than anything else I tried. A few notes: 1, not all 80 grit sand papers are created equal. I bought some from Walmart and the sand crystals are so sparsely spread on the paper. It left merely two or three holes on the finish after each tap. 2, I ended up using some left over granite Talon grip tape and it worked surprisingly well. It feels like a high quality ~100 grit sand paper and I can simply stick a small piece on the surface of the punch so I don't have to worry about accidentally moving the paper.
Awesome information. I tried both methods and my pistol turned out beautiful I had some pretty deep scratches in the flat brushed side and it took me a couple hours but my gun turned out good as new and this gun is over 12 years old and it lived a hard life. Thank you for the awesome tips. I even polished up my father's gun for his birthday he thought I took it to a gun smith and got it professionally restored I showed him and everyone I know that has a gun this video.
This was the only video I could find with any information at all at how to fix a slide with a matte finish that had been scratched. I had a site installed by a gunsmith, and he put the site on backward. After putting it on backward he fixed it but he scratched the top of the slide just in front of the site. It left a shiny square about 3 mm by 3 mm scraped off of the matte finish. I used your technique with 80-grit sandpaper and a punch and a hammer to Target the area. I had it perfectly fixed within 20 minutes and you cannot tell there was ever trouble. Thank you so
Shut it Zote. You talk a big game, but 5 minutes into Hallownest and you’re VengeFly Food. No one asked how you get used to the scratches on the slide.
Have your groomsmen ever bought you an engraved stainless 1911 to give to you on your wedding day? Apparently not. Some of us have guns we care about that are more than just guns.
@@vr6g608 Then you'd be spending more time fixing the scratches on it than shooting it. Fix one scratch, there will be another one somewhere else. Often time, fixing it may make it look worse than the scratch itself, but whatever turns your crank.
Thank you so much for posting!!! Just tried this on my Springfield 1911 Loaded that I've only had for a month and already scratched up the slide. Excellent instructions and detail🤙
I also Thank You for this post ....having put an " Idiot Scratch " on my SW 1911 as a newbie with 1911s it bugged me to no end. I followed your instruction but used the Grey scotch Brite which is finer even though I bought the red also. And now NICE !!!!! 0:10
Had a scratch on the side of my mil spec 1911 stainless. Used a Master Pro sanding block from O Reilly auto in P320 and took 20 or so passes in correct direction and scratch disappeared. Very pleased! Keeping it on hand for next one...
Thank you for this amazing and simple DIY for my 1911 Loaded Stainless. Idiot scratches on same day as pick-up. But, great as new. Thanks to you and 3M.
@@daddydollaz3947 The scratches ran vertically on the side of the slide, one behind the slide release and the other on the opposite side, before and after the slide cuts. It came out great. There was one deep scuff that I couldn't get out all the way, but it is barely noticeable. Just don't use too much pressure and try to keep the pad exactly straight as you remove the scratches.
I have some sanding scratches after trying to use a fine sand paper to remove a couple scratches. It took the scratches out, but left me with sanding scratches. I'm going to try this as a last resort before taking it to a professional.
You Sir, Are a genius! Many thanks. I just picked up my new colt competition. Came with a bad scratch. This method pulled scratch right out! I was nervous lol but works. Thanks again.
My groomsmen got me an engraved Springfield garrison and my first time putting it back together I popped the slide release up over the slide because of that stupid detent. Scratched right over the engraving and everything. Hoping this takes care of it. Fingers crossed 🤞
@@littleehasfun2022 yes it did work. Just do exactly like he says in the video, make sure your going in the same direction. And do it very lightly and over and over again no matter how long it takes. You can’t even tell on mine. Wish I had before and after pictures.
Thank you sir! Worked fantastic on my Sig P220 Equinox that had about 400 minor scratches/rub marks, on the brushed stainless area. 14 years, 3500 or so rounds, used during two classes, holstered at times, and now a quick inspection will have people thinking she's been a safe queen.
Any tips for fixing the blur around the laser engraving on a stainless colt slide? Not sure if it’s laser engraved or roll marked but it’s blurry as hell.
Okay. I've got a tough one for you. How do you return the satin finish to a barrel with a rib on it? The brush pattern is perpendicular to the length of the barrel. The former owner polished the gun to a bright finish and I want to return the gun to it's former finish. And yes, I do have the various grades of Scotchbrite pads including the maroon one.
I know this is an old post, but I figured I woud try anyway. Have you checked on having the finish glass-beaded? It worked for me on another project. What did you finally end up doing to the barrel?
Here's an even older reply. Using a plastic 2.25X2.25 pot and pan nylon scraper for backing, I folded a piece of 600 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper over the edge of the scraper, forming a knife-like edge. This allowed me to bring the sandpaper up close to the point where the rib meets the barrel. I then proceeded to drag the sandpaper away from the rib. Using one-way strokes, I continued to work around the rest of the barrel. The satin (not sandblasted) finish which I was after turned out great.
It'll get scratched again, and again, and again, unless you don't shoot it or handle it. You should just frame it and hang it on the wall then you wouldn't have to worry about scratches.
I have an idiot scratch on my Colt SS 38Super. I was assembling it at the range and a friend walked past (I'm pretty much deaf and had my old non electronic ear muffs on), slapped me on the back and said "G'Day Mick!" Frightened the daylights out of me and I dug a nice scratch into the frame. I suppose the 80 grit paper and the ball on my small ball pein hammer would be the way to go.
The things I’m learning from this video will be applied to my satin nickel door handle. LOL. Thank you…. I’ll try… for some reason, it’s so expensive to buy just one scotch bite maroon pad in canada.
I take it that you recommend 80 grit sandpaper for most all bead-blasted finish repair?? I have a Beretta that I would like to touch up with your tapping method!
The slide finish of my 1911 SS Competition was ruined in a vice by the wood blocks on each side, while attempting to adjust the Novak sights. I have tried this method with a 3M pad and it works like a miracle. Finish restored, no fish hooks, no waves in the pattern. Be patient and use it with trust.
i own a colt gold cup trophy and have the exact same scratch on the barrel.....i'm just too afraid of trying your method :( I think you can make things a lot worse if you accidentally move, right?
in regards to removing scratch on bead blasted guns: you say to using 80 grit sand paper ; but how do know if the 80 grit will match the fininsh of the bead blast ? my custom smith is bead blasted matt finish
I don't know if the matte stainless steel manufacturing process is the same for Smith and Wesson but would this work on a S&W 5906 matte stainless steel?
I'm going to try this on my Colt Delta SS. I'm going to use the same method/scotch pad as in the video. This better not screw up my finish. I'm trusting his advice cuz he's with colt.
Hi how do i remove empty brass markings on my slide please mine is blued black? Is it normal for empty brass making markings on the slide like yellow dots on the slide near the ejection part.?
Hi, i'm looking to gold plate my regent which has almost an identical slide. Is there a way to remove the sandblasted portion on the slide? Or would I need to gold plate over it? Thank you in advance.
I have a Colt Elite TEN FORTY I bought new in the early '90s. That was before I knew much of anything about 1911s and, of course, I put an idiot scratch in it. Given how few (411) were made, it's resided in my safe for most of its life. I pulled it out the other day and the scratch really bothered me. I found this video and followed it exactly. The result was perfection - not a hint of a scratch nor is the area where the work was done any different from the surrounding finish. Excellent video!
Amazing trick. I tried it on my Witness with the so called "wonder finish" and it worked better than anything else I tried.
A few notes:
1, not all 80 grit sand papers are created equal. I bought some from Walmart and the sand crystals are so sparsely spread on the paper. It left merely two or three holes on the finish after each tap.
2, I ended up using some left over granite Talon grip tape and it worked surprisingly well. It feels like a high quality ~100 grit sand paper and I can simply stick a small piece on the surface of the punch so I don't have to worry about accidentally moving the paper.
Awesome information. I tried both methods and my pistol turned out beautiful I had some pretty deep scratches in the flat brushed side and it took me a couple hours but my gun turned out good as new and this gun is over 12 years old and it lived a hard life. Thank you for the awesome tips. I even polished up my father's gun for his birthday he thought I took it to a gun smith and got it professionally restored I showed him and everyone I know that has a gun this video.
This was the only video I could find with any information at all at how to fix a slide with a matte finish that had been scratched. I had a site installed by a gunsmith, and he put the site on backward. After putting it on backward he fixed it but he scratched the top of the slide just in front of the site. It left a shiny square about 3 mm by 3 mm scraped off of the matte finish. I used your technique with 80-grit sandpaper and a punch and a hammer to Target the area. I had it perfectly fixed within 20 minutes and you cannot tell there was ever trouble. Thank you so
That gunsmith needs to go out of business. How tf do you install a site backwards and not know it till your done? I'd make that dickhead pay for it.
firearms are meant to be used, new scratches may bother you for awhile, then you'll forget and learn to live with it.
Shut it Zote. You talk a big game, but 5 minutes into Hallownest and you’re VengeFly Food. No one asked how you get used to the scratches on the slide.
Have your groomsmen ever bought you an engraved stainless 1911 to give to you on your wedding day? Apparently not. Some of us have guns we care about that are more than just guns.
@@vr6g608 Then you'd be spending more time fixing the scratches on it than shooting it. Fix one scratch, there will be another one somewhere else. Often time, fixing it may make it look worse than the scratch itself, but whatever turns your crank.
@@rustynail246 I get that but I’m just saying. Sometimes it’s worth more as a part of a collection than a gun. All I’m saying
Bought a 22 Henry Golden Boy the other day, the scratch on the metal has been irritating me slightly but it’s whatever.
Didn't think I'd find a video for this. Great job.
Thank you so much for posting!!! Just tried this on my Springfield 1911 Loaded that I've only had for a month and already scratched up the slide. Excellent instructions and detail🤙
Wow, this is amazing. I have a 30 year old stainless Springer that needs some tlc and now I know how to give it!
Simple enough...great video instructor!..now I can fix my combat commander!thanks very much!
I also Thank You for this post ....having put an " Idiot Scratch " on my SW 1911 as a newbie with 1911s it bugged me to no end. I followed your instruction but used the Grey scotch Brite which is finer even though I bought the red also. And now NICE !!!!! 0:10
Had a scratch on the side of my mil spec 1911 stainless. Used a Master Pro sanding block from O Reilly auto in P320 and took 20 or so passes in correct direction and scratch disappeared. Very pleased! Keeping it on hand for next one...
Woooow. I have never thought sandpaper can be used to create the sandblast effect. Big thanks!
It works? You try it bro?
Now that's the kind of information you need to hear that was good stuff
Thank you for this amazing and simple DIY for my 1911 Loaded Stainless. Idiot scratches on same day as pick-up. But, great as new. Thanks to you and 3M.
Thanks for quick and useful advice, nasty scratches from my GSG 1911 slide sorted out!!
EXCELLENT video.
I am re-doing an SR9 which has the exact same scuffs and scratches...I can't wait to try this.
How did it go? About to do mine. Where where the scratches?
@@daddydollaz3947 The scratches ran vertically on the side of the slide, one behind the slide release and the other on the opposite side, before and after the slide cuts.
It came out great. There was one deep scuff that I couldn't get out all the way, but it is barely noticeable. Just don't use too much pressure and try to keep the pad exactly straight as you remove the scratches.
Thank you Colt! This actually works!!!
I have some sanding scratches after trying to use a fine sand paper to remove a couple scratches. It took the scratches out, but left me with sanding scratches. I'm going to try this as a last resort before taking it to a professional.
You Sir, Are a genius! Many thanks. I just picked up my new colt competition. Came with a bad scratch. This method pulled scratch right out! I was nervous lol but works. Thanks again.
Man I this vid hit the spot!!! Thanks so much!!!👑✨👑
Thanks a lot, I thought I was going to have to polish out my blasted finish.
Tape off the sandblasted areas for added assurance.
Great tips . I'll bet most of us viewing this was thinking surely the scratch will be the typical take down pin idiot scratch .
Great video thanks. Loved the trick for the blasted area.
I enjoy your Tuesday videos. Thank you.
Very impressive indeed, thank you so very much !
How do you take scratches out of a blues slide?
I could be mistaken, but I think you have to re-blue the gun.
Every time I take out one of my guns I scratch it! I say it adds character lol
My groomsmen got me an engraved Springfield garrison and my first time putting it back together I popped the slide release up over the slide because of that stupid detent. Scratched right over the engraving and everything. Hoping this takes care of it. Fingers crossed 🤞
Did this work on the garrison cause i had the exact same issue happen?
@@littleehasfun2022 yes it did work. Just do exactly like he says in the video, make sure your going in the same direction. And do it very lightly and over and over again no matter how long it takes. You can’t even tell on mine. Wish I had before and after pictures.
Excellent video! Thanks!
this actually works! thank u..now if it would run as good as it looks id be happy
Great info!
Should probably use some blue painters tape on the sandblast line so the scotchbright dosen't overlap it
Thank you sir! Worked fantastic on my Sig P220 Equinox that had about 400 minor scratches/rub marks, on the brushed stainless area. 14 years, 3500 or so rounds, used during two classes, holstered at times, and now a quick inspection will have people thinking she's been a safe queen.
Will a green scotch bright pad work?
Absolutely!!
Just curious when doing the brushed slide flat why you didn't have to do the whole side?
Any tips for fixing the blur around the laser engraving on a stainless colt slide?
Not sure if it’s laser engraved or roll marked but it’s blurry as hell.
Okay. I've got a tough one for you. How do you return the satin finish to a barrel with a rib on it? The brush pattern is perpendicular to the length of the barrel. The former owner polished the gun to a bright finish and I want to return the gun to it's former finish. And yes, I do have the various grades of Scotchbrite pads including the maroon one.
I know this is an old post, but I figured I woud try anyway. Have you checked on having the finish glass-beaded? It worked for me on another project. What did you finally end up doing to the barrel?
@@flipflopping I’m curious as well
Here's an even older reply. Using a plastic 2.25X2.25 pot and pan nylon scraper for backing, I folded a piece of 600 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper over the edge of the scraper, forming a knife-like edge. This allowed me to bring the sandpaper up close to the point where the rib meets the barrel. I then proceeded to drag the sandpaper away from the rib. Using one-way strokes, I continued to work around the rest of the barrel. The satin (not sandblasted) finish which I was after turned out great.
These tips made my gun shoot straighter. Thank you.
Excellent video, thank you! Btw, is there a specific marron scratch pad to use? I found this 3M Very Fine, 220 Grit.
Learned something new, thanks!
Very good info. Colt 9mm AR next week
It'll get scratched again, and again, and again, unless you don't shoot it or handle it. You should just frame it and hang it on the wall then you wouldn't have to worry about scratches.
I have an idiot scratch on my Colt SS 38Super. I was assembling it at the range and a friend walked past (I'm pretty much deaf and had my old non electronic ear muffs on), slapped me on the back and said "G'Day Mick!" Frightened the daylights out of me and I dug a nice scratch into the frame. I suppose the 80 grit paper and the ball on my small ball pein hammer would be the way to go.
Awesome trick
Does this work on relationships? Probably the hammering. 🤔
The things I’m learning from this video will be applied to my satin nickel door handle. LOL. Thank you…. I’ll try… for some reason, it’s so expensive to buy just one scotch bite maroon pad in canada.
Great video. Can the sand paper process be done on a aluminum frame? LW Commander.
I take it that you recommend 80 grit sandpaper for most all bead-blasted finish repair??
I have a Beretta that I would like to touch up with your tapping method!
The slide finish of my 1911 SS Competition was ruined in a vice by the wood blocks on each side, while attempting to adjust the Novak sights. I have tried this method with a 3M pad and it works like a miracle. Finish restored, no fish hooks, no waves in the pattern. Be patient and use it with trust.
How do you remove rust from the top of the slide ‘ the sand blasted’ part?!?!? Please & thank you in advance
Thank you sir
Any tips on removing a light idiot scratch on my blue 1911?
i own a colt gold cup trophy and have the exact same scratch on the barrel.....i'm just too afraid of trying your method :( I think you can make things a lot worse if you accidentally move, right?
Can this hammer hitting sand paper trick work on a cerakoted finish to remove small scratches ?
in regards to removing scratch on bead blasted guns: you say to using 80 grit sand paper ; but how do know if the 80 grit will match the fininsh of the bead blast ? my custom smith is bead blasted matt finish
I have a nickel satin combat commander from the 70's. Will this technique work on a slight scratch near he takedown pin?.thank you in advance..danny
Wow perfect
That bench block looks awfully familiar......
Hey guys, my question for you is, my cz75 has some scratches on the stock and it is black flat, how do I remove them? same process?
I got a p365 dull stainless slide with minor scratch at top. Will a 2000 grit sandpaper be ok for it
Do you have recommendations on how to remove a scratch from a frame that is aluminum alloy and has type III hard anodize?
Good evenig Sir, what kind of paper for sand blasted area? ...800 gr is good? Thank,s Marco from Rome, IT.
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I don't know if the matte stainless steel manufacturing process is the same for Smith and Wesson but would this work on a S&W 5906 matte stainless steel?
I'm going to try this on my Colt Delta SS. I'm going to use the same method/scotch pad as in the video. This better not screw up my finish. I'm trusting his advice cuz he's with colt.
Thanks. Would this work for scratch to picatinny rail on handgun?
Hi how do i remove empty brass markings on my slide please mine is blued black?
Is it normal for empty brass making markings on the slide like yellow dots on the slide near the ejection part.?
When are the four inch king cobras with adjustable sights coming out
And blued too?
Where did you get your front sight?
I dropped my revolver and it has some tiny dents can i fix it
Hi, i'm looking to gold plate my regent which has almost an identical slide. Is there a way to remove the sandblasted portion on the slide? Or would I need to gold plate over it? Thank you in advance.
Or extractor tuning
How do I get handmade engraving off gun from previous owner putting their name on gun?
Will this method work for the idiot scratches I have put on the frame while trying to put the slide lock pin back in?
Does it work for all color guns tho
Whats a pad name
I have a question. I guess you could call me a Colt fan. Why doesn’t colt have a email address?or one on its contact information?
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I’m too scared to try this lol
Great info TYVM
May I use 1000 grit sand paper instead of the maroon scotch right pad?
How about how to remove minor bankruptcies.
dude, could not even see the scratch on the gun to begin with!
Don't tell ppl this. They gonna fuck there finish all up
Just make circles on the whole thing
The best way to remove it is to use your gun and put bigger scratches on it... and you won't even know the old one's are there
This is ridiculous
Now that's the kind of information you need to hear that was good stuff