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04-22-2011, 10:19 AM
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| Joined: Apr 2011 From: Santa Fe, Texas Posts: 67 | Polishing
When folks talk about "polishing the slide rail" for smoother cycling what is this process, and can it be done by myself? My Rail on the RIA is a bit tough to rack back than most guns. What is the BEST slide lube?
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04-22-2011, 11:51 AM
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| Site Founder  Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463 | Re: Polishing
I just use break free or whatever I happen to have at the time of cleaning. Work the slide a lot. It'll loosen up. Mine all did. You could put some jewelers rouge, I think it is, in the grooves and then work it. Should polish it right up. You can also use Flitz.
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04-22-2011, 02:04 PM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Apr 2008 From: Texas Posts: 6,108 | Re: Polishing
be careful polishing...........you can't put the metal back on. might i suggest flitz and patience. as far as lube for an auto, for me if it "slides" it gets grease, if it "pivots" it gets oil.......... |
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04-22-2011, 05:12 PM
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| Senior Member  Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117 | Re: Polishing
...might try some Gun Butter before you use an abrasive that might remove finish...
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