Barrel....to polish or not? - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

The Knight Of Light · 11-04-2006, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

TKOL, You can easily remove the finish without damaging the gun, and you can damage the gun if you get overly excited in your efforts for bling.

Yeah I know. I just also know some people are not as mechanically inclined as rest of us. Just thought they should be more on alert.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDAndMe

I chose not to polish the underside of the chamber that locks into the frame personally.
I don't know what to call that area, but I left it as is... even though it's doing a nice job of wearing off on its own anyway.

Like this.

I know what parts to touch and what parts to just leave alone. With the unavailability of do it yourself or aftermarket parts I think the disclaimer is necessary. That's all.

I just don't want some of these guys to break their guns! (you know who you are!)

krnguy03 · 11-04-2006, 01:52 PM

Grip Job Update with PICS

this is how i did mine there are instructions somewhere in that thread i have pics also... i dont recommend the sand paper technique because it removes too much metal, stick with the green and blue bottles of Heavy Metal Polish from Les Shwab.. you can control how much of the finish you want.. i personally didnt use a dremel.. but other people on this forum have used it..

camdz · 11-26-2006, 01:06 AM

any tips for getting into the engravings? Ive seen some that left it, and others that have the complete polished look.

gsh341 · 11-26-2006, 01:29 AM

I voted against it. Get a stainless barrel from an aftermarket dealer and polish that. Save the black barrel for resale purposes if you ever decide to.

View Poll Results: polish or not?
Don't do it!!	20	33.33%
Dude......go for it!!!	40	66.67%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

11-04-2006, 01:52 PM	#12
krnguy03 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 124	Grip Job Update with PICS this is how i did mine there are instructions somewhere in that thread i have pics also... i dont recommend the sand paper technique because it removes too much metal, stick with the green and blue bottles of Heavy Metal Polish from Les Shwab.. you can control how much of the finish you want.. i personally didnt use a dremel.. but other people on this forum have used it.. __________________ OIF III Last edited by krnguy03; 11-04-2006 at 01:54 PM.

11-26-2006, 01:29 AM	#14
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,731	I voted against it. Get a stainless barrel from an aftermarket dealer and polish that. Save the black barrel for resale purposes if you ever decide to. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

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11-26-2006, 01:06 AM	#13
camdz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 219	any tips for getting into the engravings? Ive seen some that left it, and others that have the complete polished look.