XD Barrel Polishing

[Newbomb92]

Should I do it? I've researched and found that the barrel won't rust, the protective coating is still in the metal.

 

[Newbomb92]

About an hour left and I think I'm going to do it.

 

[JML]

do it do it,you got my vote! What's the worst that could happen..

 

[Colt556]

I polish all my Glock and Sig bbls. I hate the scratches in the finish.

 

[Newbomb92]

I hate how the hood gets all scuffed up.

 

[Newbomb92]

Going upstairs now to drop it in a cup of white vinegar....sit time ~1-2 hours

 

[LPPOsecurity]

Great, I own a xd-40 sc and am kinda irritated at the scuffed hood and barrel as well, would like to see how it turns out, maybe do it as well

 

[Newbomb92]

I'm not going to really "polish" it. Just get it that machined look. I'll post pics if I find my camera.

 

[colt45er]

Step-by-step guide please

 

[Tripwire25]

Noooooooo... All that barrel wear is character! Means that gun has been used...

And dont try to slap curb feelers on it either..

 

[Newbomb92]

Step-by-step guide please

You voted no


After an hour I just hit it with the blue SOS pad and I can't really get any of it off, so I'm going to wait another hour or so. Also, note to self- Wear gloves

 

[KDUBCR250]

I did mine turned out pretty good. I just bought a car buffing pad chucked it up in a drill put some polishing compond on it and buffed the !@#$ OUT OF IT ! Took some time and elbow grease but I think it was worth it.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Just my opinion but to me it's a combat pistol. It's not a show piece. I do not have the links book marked, but I have seen some tests done. From all the tests the barrel rusted, if not always treated with some kind of oil!

 

[Newbomb92]

It won't rust. I've searched and never found one person that said it rusted. What do I do now? I got the dull finish I want, how do I clean it? Rinse it with water, dry, and oil it?

 

[Colt556]

I use Blue and Rust remover and a Scotchbrite pad to get the blue off and then Flitz or Semichrome to clean it up. Have been doing it that way for years and have never had a bbl rust.

 

[HICKMAN]

I used mother's alum polish on mine, buffed out real nice and shiny.

 

[Newbomb92]

Well it's done for now...newb question- should I oil the inside of the barrel this one time?

The outside has a nice "brushed aluminum" look to it. It's not shiny but I don't want a mirror finish, the muzzle is pretty shiny but the hood isn't. I'll post pics, it looks almost factory. If any of you guys have a S&W 3rd gen I'd say the barrel looks like my 6906 barrel.

 

[dubsac]

I used mother's alum polish on mine, buffed out real nice and shiny.

I second mothers polish added with a dremel w/polish wheel at low speed.

 

[colt45er]

You voted no


After an hour I just hit it with the blue SOS pad and I can't really get any of it off, so I'm going to wait another hour or so. Also, note to self- Wear gloves

Originally I thought now...then I thought it may look pretty cool.