Turning dark stonewashed scales into bright Satin. . .

[BP Green]

How do I get that dark stonewash to look like the sexy bright satin? Anybody ever done it?

 

[Mk-211]

 

[BP Green]

I appreciate that but It’s not anodized. It’s just stonewashed, meaning I’m more than likely going to have to start sanding. I was just hoping someone here who has done it already could give me a few pointers or at least point me in the right direction.

 

[Mk-211]

I'm wondering if the Wink will remove the discoloration?

If it does, you could go straight to polishing it out. Might be worth a try, or you'll have a lot of sanding and polishing to do.

Maybe see if there's someone local, that does laser rust removal. That might work also.

 

[Danke42]

You have to progressively sand and use buffing compounds with a wheel. There's no shortcut.

 

[Mk-211]

You could also have the scales sand blasted. Just be sure to tell them to use aluminum oxide or glass beads.

 

[SharpBits]

Way of Knife offers a service called Silver Surfer Laser Polish / Nude Conversion for a reasonable price. Certainly worth checking it out.

 

[BP Green]

Way of Knife offers a service called Silver Surfer Laser Polish / Nude Conversion for a reasonable price. Certainly worth checking it out.

Never heard f them. I’ll check it out thanks!

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Simple bead blasting should do it.
It will get scratched up again.
Do not sand it! Sanding leaves lines-no matter how fine. You could sand it and then buff it, but then it will be shiny.