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CZ PISTOL CLUBS => CZ75, 75b, 75 SAO inc the Transitional => Topic started by: Rmach on September 02, 2018, 06:20:01 PM
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I did a forum search and couldn't find an answer. Anyway, what metal polish will take the CZ75b high polished stainless to a near mirror finish? This would be done by hand and with a drill attached buffing pad if necessary. There are so many products out there to choose from, but I would hate to use something that left the finish in worse shape than before. Mothers aluminum mag polish and Flitz appear to be the popular choice, thanks.
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I have read of other CZ owners using Mothers aluminum mag polish and Flitz with good outcome on there SS CZs. I have only used these products on the internal parts of a CZ my self. I am also interested to hear other fist hand accounts of polishing their stainless steel CZs.
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Eagle one never dull
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I use Flitz but it is only going brighten up a piece that is already taken to a mirror polish. You can not harm the gun with Flitz but you concern me when you mention a drill with a buffing pad.
If your gun is scratched up, none of the products mentioned will remove scratches from stainless steel. SS is tough to polish and if yours is scratched up I suggest you take it to someone that is familiar with both polishing stainless steel and firearms.
I have polished a carbon steel CZ 75 (Prior to rebluing) and it is not a simple firearm to polish correctly. I never polished a stainless steel firearm but have polished stainless Norton and Ducati motorcycle fenders. Used various compounds on various wheels using a 1 HP Baldor polishing motor turning 10" wheels...Polishing stainless steel is not for the uninitiated.
I used to reblu guns for a "living" for a 5 year period and I polished many different firearms. A gun can be ruined by a poor polishing job. I suggest you leave it to an expert, one whose work you can closely inspect before you hand your gun to him or her for work.
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I've used Mother's to remove carbon from the front of the cylinder on my S&W 65-3, but the finish of my high polished stainless CZ 75B is plenty bright for me. I wouldn't touch it... 8)
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There are several videos on you tube with people polishing a ruger gp 100 stainless to a mirror finish. Some do use a dremel with polishing brush
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There are several videos on you tube with people polishing a ruger gp 100 stainless to a mirror finish. Some do use a dremel with polishing brush
Thanks, I saw all those videos, but I'm asking what will it take to bring a factory high polished CZ 75 to almost a mirror finish. I would like to do this by hand if possible.
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There are several videos on you tube with people polishing a ruger gp 100 stainless to a mirror finish. Some do use a dremel with polishing brush
Thanks, I saw all those videos, but I'm asking what will it take to bring a factory high polished CZ 75 to almost a mirror finish. I would like to do this by hand if possible.
If it isn't already an "almost" mirror finish you need a professional who is REALLY good with stainless like a classic or custom auto place and bring $$$$. A shop nearby did the side stainless for 65 GTO and it was $300. Was already bright but customer wanted an almost chrome look.
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A little hand polishing with Mothers and Flitz. The picture doesn't really capture the brighter look.
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/426445d1539027929-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-003.jpg)
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Flitz is what I use
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Flitz is what I use
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The Mothers cuts a little better than the Flitz without dulling the finish.
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Ok, I think I'm done with the hand polishing. It's been fun over the past week or so.
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/426923d1539553738-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-005.jpg)
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/426925d1539553757-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-006.jpg)
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It?s glowing so bright I need sunglasses bro nice job
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That may just be the shiniest thing that I have ever seen. You may want to double check that it does not shoot lasers now.
Thank you for the pics.
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Thanks guys, it was very relaxing doing this type of work.
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Gorgeous!! 8)
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Thanks, just finished hand polishing the newest one. Fingers are sore, but I'm happy with the results. I probably have over 20hrs in for both of these, but those hours spent were very relaxing. I haven't fired the newest one yet, so off to the range next week.
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/427739d1540667547-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-005.jpg)
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/427743d1540667598-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-010.jpg)
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Very nice, they look perfect. 8) I too find polishing and stripping/cleaning to be relaxing. Gives me a reason to get them out and enjoy them
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Thanks, I'm working on another 9mm:
(http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=373961&d=1546382437)
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/431559d1546376408-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-002.jpg)
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Looks nice.
I don't have the patience and I think my hands would cramp up too much to polish by hand.
I use both Mothers and Flitz.
When done, hit it with Renaissance Wax. I wasn't a believer until I used it.
It cleans up the gun really well after polishing.
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Wood grips on the new 9mm. Still polishing it.
(http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=374457&d=1546651269)
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Ok, I think I'm done with the hand polishing. It's been fun over the past week or so.
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/426923d1539553738-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-005.jpg)
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/426925d1539553757-performance-range-report-cz-custom-polished-stainless-75b-006.jpg)
Very nice looking. What brand and type of grips are those?
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Those are CZ coco bolo rosewood grips. https://czcustom.com/cz-parts-all/grips/cz-75-full-size-coco-bolo-grips-part-checker.html
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Ok now I'm almost done with the Ruger polishing:
(http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=375610&d=1547233696)
(https://rugerforum.net/attachments/ruger-double-action/120873d1547674322-hi-new-member-here-sp101-9mm-007.jpg)
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A group picture of my stainless handguns that I polished. All are 9mm.
(https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/attachments/other-handguns/433095d1548518083-some-gun-porn-008.jpg)
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Love.
They look great with the matching grips!
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Looks amazing, I use mothers personally
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Just wanted to update with polished mag base pad:
(https://sigtalk.com/attachments/guns/309046d1565736773-my-first-cz-005.jpg)
(https://sigtalk.com/attachments/guns/309048d1565736782-my-first-cz-007.jpg)
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I just finished polishing the slide on a recent stainless acquisition. I used 800, 1500 and 2000 grit and a felt polishing wheel with additional hand polishing. I never remember to do a before and after, but you can see a pretty good reflection. I'll do the frame next week.
(https://i.imgur.com/sRu06UP.jpg)
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Here's a better pic showing the difference between additional slide polishing and the stock factory frame polishing. The slide and frame had the same factory finish. I'll sand and polish the frame next week.
(https://i.imgur.com/VQbKYNW.jpg)
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I decided to finish the frame today. It turned out pretty nice. This is my newest range gun.
(https://i.imgur.com/JyIGsBe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mO8dU79.jpg)
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The final group pic:
(https://i.imgur.com/wCEUYpf.jpg)
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Looks good.
I got my first HP Stainless last week.
(https://i.imgur.com/XsZF3np.jpg)