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Posted By: Taconic11 Polishing a Nylon 66 Stock - 03/10/12
I see over on Gun Broker, a Guy who polishes these stocks. I'm wondering what compound he uses? My Apache Black has minor marring. Would Flitz be useful, or should I just leave it alone?
Posted By: ingwe Re: Polishing a Nylon 66 Stock - 03/10/12
I think Flitz might be abrasive enough to dull it, rather than make it shine.JMHO...
From the Remington Service Manual:

Stock

Listed below is the recommended method of restoring the finish on the Nylon stock.

Scratches: Use finely powdered pumice stone and oil. Rub with felt pad. Wipe clean and dry.

Abrasion: Use Du Pont auto rubbing compound. Rub with cloth pad. Wipe clean and dry.

For Polishing: Use Du Pont auto waxes.

To Clean Checkering: Use stiff tooth brush.
Just out curiousity I googled "Polishing a Nylon 66 Stock" and there's many results.

I've never polished a nylon 66 stock but ...

The best plastic polish I've ever used for a scratch free mirror finish is Novus #2 ... and I've tried a bunch.

Use wet or dry sandpaper to remove the scratches, in steps, as needed, with finer and finer grits ending with 1000 or 2000 grit and then polish/buff with Novus #2.

I used this method with excellent results on clear plastic winshields, headlights, hard plastics, epoxy finishes, paint and clear coat. The only time I've had any difficulties is with soft flexible plastics like ATV fenders.
Posted By: Hubert Re: Polishing a Nylon 66 Stock - 03/10/12
I use brasso to polish the plastic crystals on watches. I will try it on my savage 24 with a plastic stock.it should work.
Anyone tried the plastic headlight polishing/refinishing kits?
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