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    Found a deal on a stainless 10/22 yesterday that looks like it has been riding around in the previous owner's tool box for the last 20 years. I can sand the barrel and polish it back up but the receiver has heavy oxidation similar to the pic below. Anyone know what would be the best method to get it back to factory condition? From my understanding the receivers are aluminum. I am not wanting a high polish just dull factory finish to match the barrel.



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    They have combat gray, not sure how close it is to the original color though. This will keep it protected so that it does not happen again.

    Lightly sand, clean, and apply.

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    Scotchbrite then seal.

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    Wouldn't Barkeeper's Friend and a non-abrasive pad make short work oh that?

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    Flitz polish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rrconductor View Post
    Flitz polish.
    This right here.

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    I don't know if the Fitz will do it or not as I've never really used it on oxidized surfaces.

    If the pitting isn't real deep and it's just surface oxidation, stop by an Ace Hardware and pick up a drill sanding drum accessory that has strips of the burgundy Scotch Brite pads intermixed with light sandpaper strips. It does a real nice job of polishing a metal surface to a satin finish. I tried to find a link for you, but couldn't locate one their online site.

    I'd take the stock off first, and then tape off anything you didn't want polished, as it will leave light directional lines. Just clamp the receiver in a vise (although you could just hold it if you don't have a vise) and lightly run the drum along the length of the receiver on all sides. Use common sense, but I suspect you'll be pleased with the results with no damage to stamped lettering.

    If the corrosion is heavier, at least you'll have a satin polished surface, which shouldn't delete any of the lettering.
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