m1lk 26 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 i dont know if this was a good thing or not, but i got bored and decided todo this to my AK since ive always liked that look. my question is, how do i get rid of the swirls/lines from using the sander?? im trying to make this look as unintentional as possible... also any other suggestions on improving would be appreciated... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Steel wool maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob-cubed 74 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Steel wool is the best way to remove finish so it looks like BFPU wear. Because you already removed quite a bit of the finish already, I'd go back with some cold blue and add finish back to certain areas and cover up the worst of the sanding marks. Then steel wool as needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volkov 318 Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Like how its looking.. Cool idea! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 A buddy of mine did one in similar fashion. You need to scrub some mags down to match! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t3mac21 1 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Your wood is waaaaay too nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t3mac21 1 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 You know what would look good? Some unfinished WASR wood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
m1lk 26 Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) Your wood is waaaaay too nice lol, my gunsmith said the same when he saw it (getting arisaka fixed), said the same about the bolt carrier as well. ive always liked nice wood furni and the shiny carrier, so i dont wanna switch it or scratchin, ill let nature take its toll on that one... Steel wool is the best way to remove finish so it looks like BFPU wear. Because you already removed quite a bit of the finish already, I'd go back with some cold blue and add finish back to certain areas and cover up the worst of the sanding marks. Then steel wool as needed. ok i picked up some birchwood casey in case il have to do that. would this work? A buddy of mine did one in similar fashion. You need to scrub some mags down to match! i plan on doing that, but im afraid it will affect the pre-ban status of my mags. i live in NY, gun-unfriendly state. Edited March 12, 2011 by m1lk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) How would rubbing some finish off the mags affect their status? Does that mean you can't paint them if you desired a camo finish as well? ETA: I live in a gun friendly state. Just curious. Edited March 14, 2011 by MT Predator Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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