Diana Burnishing with Scotch-Brite

Jump to latest Follow Reply
S

Sudz

Member
Dec 28, 2024
8
5
I'm rebuilding my older D34 which has an older Vortex PG2 kit installed. I have seen a recommendation where it is suggested that burnishing the compression chamber bore with a Scotch-Brite pad is a good thing when coupled with a very thin coat of Moly. A red Scotch-Brite pad is rotated to create a very fine crosshatch in the bore. Afterwards, a fine burnished layer of moly is added to the bore. Key here is very little moly is used.

Sounds like a good idea but is it? Is this a common practice among springers?
 
  • Like
Reactions: TnCnDn and Bandito
Sudz said:
I'm rebuilding my older D34 which has an older Vortex PG2 kit installed. I have seen a recommendation where it is suggested that burnishing the compression chamber bore with a Scotch-Brite pad is a good thing when coupled with a very thin coat of Moly. A red Scotch-Brite pad is rotated to create a very fine crosshatch in the bore. Afterwards, a fine burnished layer of moly is added to the bore. Key here is very little moly is used.

Sounds like a good idea but is it? Is this a common practice among springers?
Click to expand...
It's kind of a hone and leaves bare metal for the moly to stick to. While I cannot speak directly about your gun, this is a practice I use for similar applications. There's finer scotch Brite than the maroon that I might be tempted to use, 2 shades of gray if i remember correctly. I've used this on main tubes of old pumpers.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Star7
Upvote 1
The maroon pads can be used to touch up an actual hone and produce a terrific surface finish. It will cut less aggressively and flush a bit better if done wet. Messy, but mineral oil, spirits, kerosene, or even good old WD-40 would be my preference over running dry. Also the pads shed fibers like mad, so be sure to clean very well after.
 
  • Like
Reactions: fishing43, SilentSquirrel and Feinwerk
Upvote 0
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back
Home
Forums
Resources
Menu