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Kimber 1911 aluminum frame question
Posted on 12/5/13 at 9:42 am
Posted on 12/5/13 at 9:42 am
I have a small scratch on the frame. how can I repair this or would I need to send back to Kimber for refinishing?
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Posted on 12/5/13 at 9:47 am to Rustontiger43
Is it the idiot scratch.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 10:01 am to H.M. Murdock
quote:
Is it the idiot scratch.
This.
If it was caused by you, you can forget it.
If you bought it factory new and it was scratched, they might do something. But probably not.
I like scratches on my guns. It shows they get used. I won't ever own a safe queen unless it is a family heirloom.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 10:07 am to Rustontiger43
How deep is it?
Posted on 12/5/13 at 10:17 am to Hammertime
It's an idiot scratch for sure. Idk how deep. Not too bad
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:07 am to Rustontiger43
well best thing about an aluminum frame is you can paint it, so go get some touch up paint and fix it.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:22 am to Rustontiger43
have to see pictures to advise
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:27 am to Hammertime
I saw something on You tube called the idiot scratch prevention tool. Anybody seen that and know where to get one? I am new to 1911s and would like to prevent that.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:36 am to byutgr
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I saw something on You tube called the idiot scratch prevention tool. Anybody seen that and know where to get one? I am new to 1911s and would like to prevent that.
You don't really need a tool once you get the feel for installing the slide stop. It really isn't that hard to do correctly once you get the feel for it.
I normally put the slide stop shaft in the frame and position the stop so that it is almost in the correct position (while keeping the slide stop from touching the frame). Then I sort of 'roll' it in and up so that it positions itself correctly with the plunger spring.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:39 am to Rustontiger43
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Not too bad
Is it polished aluminum or is it blued?
Posted on 12/5/13 at 11:50 am to VetteGuy
Polished
Posted on 12/5/13 at 12:48 pm to Rustontiger43
How deep is it. You may be able to polish it out. Just take your time when reassembling next time.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 2:24 pm to Rustontiger43
OK, good.
Try some automotive compound on it. Something like Mag Wheel polish, Scratch-X, or something. If it's really deep, it probably won't come out.
Try some automotive compound on it. Something like Mag Wheel polish, Scratch-X, or something. If it's really deep, it probably won't come out.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 2:38 pm to VetteGuy
Still have no idea how deep or large it is 
Maybe he should post a pic
Maybe he should post a pic
Posted on 12/5/13 at 4:00 pm to Hammertime
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Maybe he should post a pic
Posted on 12/5/13 at 4:43 pm to weagle99
I cry when I see 1911s with idiot marks.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 4:59 pm to KingRanch
I just shoot them.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 5:37 pm to Bleeding purple
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This post was edited on 12/5/13 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 12/5/13 at 5:42 pm to Rustontiger43
That appears to be a scratch on a teflon / anodized aluminum frame. You will not be able to repair that yourself. Anything you do will make it worse.
Back to Kimber if it bothers you.
Back to Kimber if it bothers you.
Posted on 12/5/13 at 5:45 pm to Rustontiger43
You're not gonna be able to fix that. Get used to it
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