Quote Originally Posted by Uffdaphil View Post
I just got a LEO trade-in Model 64 in decent condition, but a little dowdy. What is a good method to shine it up a little? I don't want it to look mint, just polish a bit. On the Smith forum a guy used scotchbrite and Mother's mag wheel goop to good effect, but it looked a little too matte to me. Jeweler's rouge on a rag? Do you swirl or wipe straight back and forth on the barrel? Dremel buffing wheel a good idea?
I would take a pass on the Dremel. They're great for polishing small parts where the wheel can cover the whole part at once. Polishing a pistol with one is a hazardous proposition. They have a tendency to give you bright and duller streaks. I'd try a little jewelers rouge or some flitz with the micro fiber and go slow. Another danger of the Dremel is the shank of the buffing wheel will eventually find it's way to the surface and really leave a mark to buff out.

FT