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Picking up a Ruger SP101 and want to do a mirror finish polish job. What are the steps? I previoulsy stripped an old blued 22 in vinegar and hit it a buffing dremel and some Mothers... Same process? Or should i go Flitz?
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I've seen it done on brushed stainless revolvers with only Mothers and elbow grease, but it takes a while. It may also leave thinly cut engravings very shallow or gone (saw this happen on a SW 500 mag a guy did).

Now realize that once you go to all that work to get that beautiful polish, every time you touch it (seems like anyway) you'll leave some kind of little scratch on it that you'll need to go back and fix if you want it to stay perfect looking.

Too much trouble IMO, but it sure does look nice.

Post it up here when you get it done.
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Picking up a Ruger SP101 and want to do a mirror finish polish job. What are the steps? I previoulsy stripped an old blued 22 in vinegar and hit it a buffing dremel and some Mothers... Same process? Or should i go Flitz?
i've been polishing my GP100 since i bought it - it's as simple as using some Mothers Mag Polish and some elbow grease - i've never tried using a dremel or any other buffing technique, it's all done by hand

i do disassemble it completely so i can work on the trigger, hammer, cylinder wheel, all individually - im also retired, so i can take my time - im not confident enough to try using a tool, nor do i think it is really necessary

your SP101 breaks down in a very similar fashion to the GP100 - personally i use Mother's Mag & Polish but i've heard very good things about Flitz too - i think you'll get the same results with either, it'll come down to the time and effort that you're willing to give it

this is my GP100 - i've had it for a few years and i still take it out and polish it about once a month, and, no, it won't scratch if you touch it, might leave some fingerprints that wipe right off - i think it has come out pretty good given the time i've put into it





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i've been polishing my GP100 since i bought it - it's as simple as using some Mothers Mag Polish and some elbow grease - i've never tried using a dremel or any other buffing technique, it's all done by hand

I do disassemble it completely so i can work on the trigger, hammer, cylinder wheel, all individually - im also retired, so i can take my time - I'm not confident enough to try using a tool, nor do i think it is really necessary.

Your SP101 breaks down in a very similar fashion to the GP100 - personally I use Mother's Mag & Polish but I've heard very good things about Flitz too - I think you'll get the same results with either, it'll come down to the time and effort that you're willing to give it.

This is my GP100 - I've had it for a few years and I still take it out and polish it about once a month, and, no, it won't scratch if you touch it, might leave some fingerprints that wipe right off - I think it has come out pretty good given the time i've put into it
Beautiful job polishing that GP100! I am retired, also, but I own no safe queens nor BBQ queens like that, and that is exactly what it is. You are correct: it won't scratch if you touch it because it is the same stainless steel with which Ruger made the pistol in a brushed finish. Heaven forbid someone leaves a fingerprint on that mirror!

I doubt you ever shoot it. At night it must shine brightly with any available light at hand.

Guns like run-of-the-mill GP100 and SP101 (like yours and mine)are tools and should be used as such. If you are thinking that the polishing increases the value of the pistol, just think of the diminished value that refinishing a blued gun has.

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i've been polishing my GP100 since i bought it - it's as simple as using some Mothers Mag Polish and some elbow grease - i've never tried using a dremel or any other buffing technique, it's all done by hand

i do disassemble it completely so i can work on the trigger, hammer, cylinder wheel, all individually - im also retired, so i can take my time - im not confident enough to try using a tool, nor do i think it is really necessary

your SP101 breaks down in a very similar fashion to the GP100 - personally i use Mother's Mag & Polish but i've heard very good things about Flitz too - i think you'll get the same results with either, it'll come down to the time and effort that you're willing to give it

this is my GP100 - i've had it for a few years and i still take it out and polish it about once a month, and, no, it won't scratch if you touch it, might leave some fingerprints that wipe right off - i think it has come out pretty good given the time i've put into it







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yeah, i don't think you're gonna beat that kind of work

i actually take my GP100 out to the range and shoot it, it's not a safe queen - maybe if i wanted it to stay in my safe all the time that kind of polishing would be a good investment, but i don't see the value in getting that kind of work done if you're going to be taking the gun to the range

i've found that if i clean the revolver as soon as possible it comes clean pretty easy - takes a little work getting the burn marks off the cylinder ring, i use an eraser first, then some cleaning solution with a toothbrush - does pretty good

it's always a project, but i enjoy it - i just shot it day before yesterday and this is a picture i took today - still holds its shine



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yeah, i don't think you're gonna beat that kind of work

i actually take my GP100 out to the range and shoot it, it's not a safe queen - maybe if i wanted it to stay in my safe all the time that kind of polishing would be a good investment, but i don't see the value in getting that kind of work done if you're going to be taking the gun to the range

i've found that if i clean the revolver as soon as possible it comes clean pretty easy - takes a little work getting the burn marks off the cylinder ring, i use an eraser first, then some cleaning solution with a toothbrush - does pretty good

it's always a project, but i enjoy it - i just shot it day before yesterday and this is a picture i took today - still holds its shine



Yes, I agree. I cant spend that type of money, nor would i want to on my SP. Maybe if I had a Smiths....But anyway, since you are experienced... Did you just start hiting gun with polish? No stripping or prepping? Also, research had me scared about the original brushed markings being visible. People say to hit it witg 1000-2000 grit sandpaper to remove the original brushed markings, then continue with the buffing....

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Yes, I agree. I cant spend that type of money, nor would i want to on my SP. Maybe if I had a Smiths....But anyway, since you are experienced... Did you just start hiting gun with polish? No stripping or prepping? Also, research had me scared about the original brushed markings being visible. People say to hit it witg 1000-2000 grit sandpaper to remove the original brushed markings, then continue with the buffing....
polish only for me - i do one small section at a time, i polish in a circular motion and when the cloth turns black i switch it out, then use another terry cloth to clean and buff the polish off

many use some grit sandpaper with a little oil on it and do some light sanding, it seems to do well with the brushed markings but i don't care about that - you polish it enough they won't be a noticeable problem

my trigger housing was a little rough, i used some sandpaper on it dabbed with some oil and it smoothed it right out - the sanding thing may enhance it a bit i just wasn't interested in doing it

like i said, it's not a safe queen, i just wanted a nicely polished stainless steel revolver to shoot and have some fun with - i probably overdid it, but im ok with that too
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polish only for me - i do one small section at a time, i polish in a circular motion and when the cloth turns black i switch it out, then use another terry cloth to clean and buff the polish off

many use some grit sandpaper with a little oil on it and do some light sanding, it seems to do well with the brushed markings but i don't care about that - you polish it enough they won't be a noticeable problem

my trigger housing was a little rough, i used some sandpaper on it dabbed with some oil and it smoothed it right out - the sanding thing may enhance it a bit i just wasn't interested in doing it

like i said, it's not a safe queen, i just wanted a nicely polished stainless steel revolver to shoot and have some fun with - i probably overdid it, but im ok with that too

great!!! TY for the info! i think i will do the same processess. I am less inclined to sanding because i dont want to take off too much off especialy on the engravings and around edges. Ill post pictures of my progresss! TY AGAIN
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great!!! TY for the info! i think i will do the same processess. I am less inclined to sanding because i dont want to take off too much off especialy on the engravings and around edges. Ill post pictures of my progresss! TY AGAIN
there are some decent YouTube videos out there showing some good work with the sanding, just proceed with caution, there are also some guys with very little experience at it posting videos - watch a few an come to your own decision

Ruger isn't known for the best finished product, it's not unusual to have some rough edges - like i said, i sanded the bottom of my trigger guard, it was rough running my finger across it - now it's very smooth

800 grit to 1000 grit light sanding shouldn't be a problem, just go with the grain if you opt to try it - you can always sand it a bit even after polishing, i just wasn't trying to make it that type of project

i'll be expecting to see some before and after pictures - we all would
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Just be wary - brushed finishes can often conceal scratches and grind lines.

Polished the flats on my slab side Ruger MkII pistol and yeah, some of those lines are pretty deep :/
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Wow! So shiny!

Personally, after I idiot scratched my parkerized RIA, I fumed for 5 minutes then decided. Eh, screw it. And now I sort of really like a worn down blued/parkerized gun. Just that look of well earned wear appeals to me. Sort of like "See, I shoot this gun!" Also, I can't keep those things clean so I convince myself to like it!
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Wow, holy crap that Patriot guy does incredible work! If I had a gun worthy of it, I'd send it to him!
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there are some decent YouTube videos out there showing some good work with the sanding, just proceed with caution, there are also some guys with very little experience at it posting videos - watch a few an come to your own decision

Ruger isn't known for the best finished product, it's not unusual to have some rough edges - like i said, i sanded the bottom of my trigger guard, it was rough running my finger across it - now it's very smooth

800 grit to 1000 grit light sanding shouldn't be a problem, just go with the grain if you opt to try it - you can always sand it a bit even after polishing, i just wasn't trying to make it that type of project

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Yea ive seen some posts with a few brushed rugers gone polished, and you can still see the original brush marks. In your pics, your gun looks damn near flawless. Im just going to stick with alot of elbow grease and polishing section by section. On the 22, i used a little HF dremel with buffer which worked well. I pick her up late next week! So ill start the process hopefully by the weekend.
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polish only for me - i do one small section at a time, i polish in a circular motion and when the cloth turns black i switch it out, then use another terry cloth to clean and buff the polish off

many use some grit sandpaper with a little oil on it and do some light sanding, it seems to do well with the brushed markings but i don't care about that - you polish it enough they won't be a noticeable problem

my trigger housing was a little rough, i used some sandpaper on it dabbed with some oil and it smoothed it right out - the sanding thing may enhance it a bit i just wasn't interested in doing it

like i said, it's not a safe queen, i just wanted a nicely polished stainless steel revolver to shoot and have some fun with - i probably overdid it, but im ok with that too
How did you manage to keep the roll marks from fading away?
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How did you manage to keep the roll marks from fading away?
on the Ruger they're fairly deep - i don't sand, just hand polish and the amount of polishing i've done probably doesn't come close to removing the roll marks

i'll have to look, but, i think there is a roll mark or two on the inside area of the frame - i don't polish that area
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Polished the flats on my slab side Ruger MkII pistol and yeah, some of those lines are pretty deep :/


Ty for the info! yes i have heard... can you show us some pics? is it tolerable?
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hey guys, so i picked up the my first wheel gun/pistol in the state of CA, and love it. The Ruger SP101 is alot nicer than i thought it would be. I took her out to the range and ran 75 38sp and 25 357mag gun functioned flawless. I took her home, and gave her a good cleaning and began my polishing process. This is a pic of my first "Polish". I used Mothers and some elbow grease. The polish took away alot of carbon that my CLP had trouble with!Attachment 692577Attachment 692576

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Electropolishing is what you want. Almost mirror-like finish. Not cheap. Requires the gun to be disassemble and put in a bath; then washed and reassembled. Oh but it sure is gorgeous. Don't forget shipping each way. Search for a company that does it in your area.
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Electropolishing is what you want. Almost mirror-like finish. Not cheap. Requires the gun to be disassemble and put in a bath; then washed and reassembled. Oh but it sure is gorgeous. Don't forget shipping each way. Search for a company that does it in your area.


yes i would love to get electro polishing done, but i just dont see the process worth it with a 500$ gun.
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If you're cheap and don't mind doing the work, 800-2500 grit sand paper from auto paint supply store will do it, just use something firm and flat with paper wrapped around it so you get it smooth. Can be done on a few polishing wheels but rounds edges if not real careful.
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But it still looks like a Ruger.
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Unless if you have extra money to burn, are working with a museum piece, or want something like that, there is no need to send out a gun.

You will be amazed at what you will get from some polishing compound, an old t shirt, and a few hours in front of tv. Be careful with edges and lines.

If you are mechanically inclined and shop savvy, you can get a machine and a few polishing wheels for under $100(from Harbor Freight) and polish all the guns you want. Be very, very careful if you use a machine and wheels. It will round an edge faster than you'd think.
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1500 then 2000 grit, will make the polishing WAY easier. Use Wd40 on the paper, after polish with Mother's Billet you will get the desired mirror look.
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[QUOTE=FeuerFrei;21431349
But it still looks like a Ruger.[/QUOTE]

I think that is the problem.
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Mothers... Or should i go Flitz?
I think Mothers is a little grittier than Flitz... All you need is a 5 oz tin of Mothers and some old t-shirts...
I did it while watching the boob tube. Doesn't take that long.


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A little more elbow grease went into the ruger today.... 2 more hours, and it is starting to shine 😍👌🏽Attachment 693085

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