Parkerized Finish Polishing

[FireMedic102]

I have a new Auto Ordinance 1911 that I have only shot a couple times and I noticed some surface scratches in the parkerized finish on the slide. Does anybody here use anything to either "buff out" the scratches or to protect the finish from further scratching. Thanks.

 

[Jose]

Oil it. It's a military working finish, not Colt's Royal Blue.

 

[flintoid]

Oil it. It's a military working finish, not Colt's Royal Blue.

This. There is no "repairing" a parked finish unless you get the part/pistol parkerized again.

 

[MisterHappy]

consider it a sign of "character"

And, now, when you scratch it again, it won't be a big deal!

 

[FiremanBob]

consider it a sign of "character"

And, now, when you scratch it again, it won't be a big deal!

This. That's the difference between a safe queen and a shootin' iron.

 

[Finalygotabeltfed]

Just keep it oiled.

 

[bbarer]

Touch it up with a sharpie...

 

[sschevy]

Oil it. It's a military working finish, not Colt's Royal Blue.

true as it gets....can't be repaired just re parked, just keep it oiled and buff it with a black t shirt

 

[tictac]

How do you like the AO so far?

 

[FireMedic102]

Thanks guys. I am not too worried about it, the whole reason I bought a repro instead of an original is so I could shoot it and not worry about it, but I still like to keep my guns nice. As far as the gun itself goes, I love it. It is very accurate, looks very similar to the GI models and the quality is great. I have shot about 150 rounds through it so far and not a single FTF. There are nicer more expensive 1911s out there for sure, but for the price this gun goes for it is a great deal.