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orionengnr · September 29, 2011, 07:05 PM

I recently removed the "idiot mark" that came pre-installed on my used Kimber (and that I had been living with for about five years).

Someone mentioned the green Scotchbrite trick, and it worked beautifully.
Just go easy, and go with the grain (fore and aft, not up and down). I sure don't miss that scratch one bit.

I imagine Flitz would be great if you wanted a near chrome-like finish, but for a "matching" texture on most stainless guns, the green Scotchbrite will provide better results.

September 29, 2011, 07:05 PM	#5
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	I recently removed the "idiot mark" that came pre-installed on my used Kimber (and that I had been living with for about five years). Someone mentioned the green Scotchbrite trick, and it worked beautifully. Just go easy, and go with the grain (fore and aft, not up and down). I sure don't miss that scratch one bit. I imagine Flitz would be great if you wanted a near chrome-like finish, but for a "matching" texture on most stainless guns, the green Scotchbrite will provide better results.