Scratches removal on Stainless gun

[PoFF]

I've recently acquired a Ruger MKII pistol (5.5" Bull barrel) and the backstrap is badly scratched (probably the previous owner had no idea how to properly disassemble/reassemble and pryed the thing with a screwdriver and slipped... MANY times, obviously some people do not learn from their mistakes)

Altough is doesn't affect the function of the gun, I like my guns to be as perfect as possible. Is there a way to remove deep scratches. I guess that polishing would be the best way to do so. If so, I've got a dremel and 'felt polishing tips', but I would need advice on choosing the right polishing compound. But I'm open to any other suggestions.

Also, is there a way to get rid of lighter scratches that are scattered all over the gun?

OR, can I go for a Nickel or Hard Chrome finish over Stainless or it only works on normal steel?

Thanks

 

[guntech]

I've recently acquired a Ruger MKII pistol (5.5" Bull barrel) and the backstrap is badly scratched (probably the previous owner had no idea how to properly disassemble/reassemble and pryed the thing with a screwdriver and slipped... MANY times, obviously some people do not learn from their errors)

Altough is doesn't affect the function of the gun, I like my guns to be as perfect as possible. Is there a way to remove deep scratches. I guess that polishing would be the best way to do so. If so, I've got a dremel and 'felt polishing tips', but I would need advice on choosing the right polishing compound. But I'm open to any other suggestions.

Also, is there a way to get rid of lighter scratches that are scattered all over the gun?

OR, can I go for a Nickel or Hard Chrome finish over Stainless or it only works on normal steel?

Thanks

"Draw" polishing with 220 grit wet/dry paper is better than deepening the marks with a dremel... then 320 grit...

Plateing on top of marks does not remove them. How good plateing or blueing looks depends entirely on how well the surface was prepared.

 

[gunrunner100]

As Dennis said, use a polishing medium and go to a higher grit to the desired finish or lustre. A 6" felt wheel with a polishing compound may work alot faster than a felt bob on a Dremel.