Just a quick question before I attempt some touch up work on one of my pistols. It is a 1911 in stainless with "dark grey" rounds that I'm guessing would be called a "matte" finish. It has a texture to it that feels a little more smooth than parkerizing. It looks identical in color and texture to some of my springfield 1911's where the "rounds" do not have a brushed finish but rather a matte finish.
How might I touch up this finish. I have a bead blaster at work but I would imagine that it would produce a much more "satin" finish correct? Is the "dark grey" finish on the springfields some specific type of media? If so, is there anyone here who could point me in the right direction on what type of media or abrasive to use in my blast cabinet?
How might I touch up this finish. I have a bead blaster at work but I would imagine that it would produce a much more "satin" finish correct? Is the "dark grey" finish on the springfields some specific type of media? If so, is there anyone here who could point me in the right direction on what type of media or abrasive to use in my blast cabinet?