My new BK2 fully modded *edited* with decent pics

[thrillbilly]

So after my initial review and test...I got to work. I have never tried any of this, so I know it aint the best job in the world. Im satisfied with the end result, IMO looks better then the factory coating.


Step 1- STRIPPING

That stripper did a great job, was in the low 30s outside...soaked it 45 minutes, scraped 95% right off, resoaked it for another 15 minutes and 99% came off. Little Brass-Brushing and it was time to sand.



Step 2-SANDING

what it looked like after the stripping & brassbrushing & 400grit

My hillbilly sandin block/tool/thingamajig

After 800grit

End result.



I started at 400grit, then 800, 1,000 and 1,500grits...then 00 and 000 steelwool for a finisher.



Step 3-Patina (grapefruit)

Becker Sammich!

Figgered 25pds was enuff.



I let it sit in grapefruit for 21/2 hours.

After I removed it I rinsed it off, then rinsed it with a baking soda solution....dried, and oiled it (RemOil)


Step 4- SHEATH
While my grapefruit did it's work, I modded (very crudely) the sheath.

Used the guts out of 550 paracord for thread. Not pretty stitches but they're strong. (kinda like me LOL)

Used a Magic Marker to color the thread so the horrible stitching isn't as noticable.

It works...no more "floppy fish" sheath!


Step 5-LINERS

I made a set of grip liners...but didn't care for ''the look" so I didn't use them. *edit* I ended up finishing them and installed them, I like the end result.

Step 6- Final Touches & Assembly

The tape allowed a couple small leaks so I hadda resand the non-patinaed portion...just went over it with 1,000grit

Was a fun project...I needa buy some more LOL

 

[thrillbilly]

Sorry, no blood this time.



I know the pics are semi-crappy, dont do it justice...it's Purdy. *edit* hope these are better*


Gonna get the real camera out tomorrow in the daylight and try for some decent pics.


ps- Just realized I posted this exactly 12 hours after I picked it up

 

[Will_Power]

Very nice! Makes me regret never gussying up my BK2 when I had it.

 

[camoninja]

Good job. Looks good.

 

[Guyon]

Very nice. I like the grapefruit.

 

[C_Tanner]

I like it!

 

[EagleScouter]

Very nice. I like the patina that grapefruit leaves.

Oh, and Guitar Hero!

 

[Pa_Slasher]

Like it indeed! The grapefruit sandwich was a cool way to do both sides. Nice job Thrill!!

 

[Skystorm]

Looks good! Now I know what I should do with those weight plates I keep tripping over.

 

[The Warrior]

Nice work. Love these how to type threads. I liked the grapefruit sandwich.

 

[Mountain Wildman]

Looks pretty good!!
I like the idea on the liner material.
A more opaque case might look better, Blue or Red maybe.

 

[EK20]

Great looking patina. :thumbup:

 

[Shotgun]

Neat idea with the grapefruit.

 

[thrillbilly]

Before

After

 

[Jonny1280]

Very nice!! Thanks for the easy to follow step by step instructions...might have to slice up some citrus fruit with the BK-11 and get to work.

 

[lhanley]

Nice paracord work on that sheath. Haven't seen one done like that. Unique.

 

[cautioning]

Man that looks nice :thumbup:

 

[Bladite]

i should research glow in the dark liners :>

 

[PossiblesPete]

Nice work..thanks for the step by step too.

The contrast between the grapefruit patina and the polish looks great.
I'm going to have ago at some liners sometime.

Pete.

 

[johntmeche3]

Great job. I love the look of the partial patina.