Polishing With FLITZ: caring for the finish on an old Colt Trooper MK III

[@flitz]

Thanks for the Flitz love David!!

[@Avila543]

I like what you said "CHARACTER" They say that about me too😁 Love the gun

[@mikes6961]

There are alot of excellent bluing people out there. It needs a makeover. It will love you for the effort

[@ron5935]

The time for protection is right from the original box. Nu Finish car polymer is my go to. Protects headlamps on my 18 year old Buick. Applied when I bought it new.

[@totljag1]

Really ? Nu finish to protect blued guns ?

[@jackfo5796]

Would getting CLP on the gun after Flitzing interfere with the protective action of the Flitz? Would you just touch up with more Flitz or would you want to make sure the CLP is removed first? Thanks.

[@jman3970]

I would use more of an oil or wax to protect under the grips than just CLP. Just my .02

[@markthorpe7949]

My brother used flitz on his 1974 browning high power. Stripped off the factory bluing. Be careful with old brownings

[@flitz]

Sorry to hear that Mark. That's the first I've heard of an issue with an older Browning. Thank you for letting us know.

[@e2sealoperator561]

Well, to be fair, it is your brother

[@jackfo5796]

How do you prepare the surface of an old revolver that has never been polished or waxed before? Do you need to do something to remove old CLP products? Thanks.

[@drdrake63]

Important update: avoid using on newer S&W blued revolvers!

[@mrbakerskatz]

David Drake ???

[@flitz]

Absolutely right! Not for use on newer bluing.

[@boostimalaka1]

@@flitz Flitz should put in bold letters on the package NOT FOR BLUED METAL! Flitz works well on stainless and bright nickel firearms. Bluing on older firearms will get a nice shine after a few minutes of polishing. I use Flitz once a year on my Colt Python and Winchester Model 70 XTR Featherweight after the hunting season. The finish has a great bead when it rains. Just simply wipe the water off and dry with clean cloth or microfiber towel. No rust!

[@flitz]

@@boostimalaka1 I'll pass your comments along to the packaging folks. We NEVER want Flitz to mess up someone's firearms!! Cold bluing and the cheaper bluing processes some manufacturers are now using will definitely get removed by Flitz. Hot bluing still holds up like it always has. Thank you for the feedback!!! We really appreciate it! PS: If you REALLY want to see water run and hide from your guns, you should check out our Gun Ceramic Sealant. It's amazing! Stay safe!!

[@The1jonnyz]

@@flitz what do you consider newer bluing? I have a 1975 S&W K Frame and a 1980 N Frame. Is it safe on these or not? Thanks

[@JoeyP322]

Try Militec afterwards for the ultimate protection

[@zebenstrain2675]

What a stunning vintage revolver ! But Rennaissance Wax is much better for guns than Flitz Polish, in my opinion...

[@drdrake63]

Zeben Straïn I agree for regular maintenance yes, wax. But something with wearing finish & rust needs a more aggressive approach at the start.

[@kickit59]

Rennaissance is less aggressive and leaves the bluing with a really nice look! I put Rennaissance Wax on all of my blued guns!

[@lennylee6528]

Can you please tell me best cleaner to use for a Colt lawman blue finish? Thank you

[@northernninety7]

Does this cover up the scratchy brushed look on certain revolvers?

[@MlLKMAN]

Suggesting fltz to polish a blued surface is a terrible idea as it contains abrasives that will take the bluing off. If your wipe is black, that means that you removed too much of the protective layer. You are much less likely to cause permanent damage to your blued pistol by polishing it with 0000 steel wool and fine oil.

[@drdrake63]

I found in this case it did a really good job of removing tarnish lightly used which exposed a deeper bluing underneath Your point is well taken.

[@radiohobbyist13]

"removed too much of the protective layer" ??? Bluing is STRICTLY a metal stain that is used to give carbon steel guns a dark color, that's it. If bluing actually protected carbon steel guns there would be no concern about RUST, but there is. When I was young and ignorant I ruined the bluing on a Colt Python with FLITZ!!! Never use it on a blued gun!

[@broot1375]

I wonder if Colt ever considered stopping the production of firearms and focusing only on bluing. Especially during their periods of financial woe. There is no finish that matches the beauty and mystique of the old Colt charcoal blue.

[@garycombs9435]

Now use Flitz Riflr Gun and knife wax to add protection.

[@bluescatreimer]

Don't use Flitz on blued guns. It will ruin the finish.

[@nojustno1216]

It won't harm the finish on guns that are hot blued, especially the older firearms which were hot blued and polished with an oil treated piece of leather. I've used Flitz on a 1903 Colt to remove the dull buildup on the bluing and it did not remove the bluing. It just polished it.

[@regsparkes6507]

I have seen Flitz before, but never knew if was any good. After the cleaning it looks like it has an 'oily' sheen to it,..does it feel greasy to the touch? Is it slippery?

[@drdrake63]

Reg Sparkes not at all. No residue, no waxy feeling. We’ll see how it holds up.

[@rongilmore2827]

Never use Flitz on blue guns

[@Skindiver986]

Is this a joke?

[@williamdevitt7866]

thats right you just keep using flitz eventually you will have an old colt with a polished metal finish and yea your blue will be long gone and it does not provide a protective coating take a smell of that when rubbing it on metal and try to figure out what chemical it is they use once you do i bet you will just use oil if any thing just use rotten stone and oil

[@drdrake63]

william devitt watch a couple videos later. I used it once. Switched to Renaissance Wax

[@williamdevitt7866]

@@drdrake63 good move and good to hear autosol and flitz both great products but it does have an ammonia base cleaner very hard on some finishes the wax is much better and safer

[@williamdevitt7866]

@@drdrake63 also you can use conservators wax this is what they use in museums can be used on metal and wood finishes

[@WestCoastChicano]

I recently purchased a new Model 29 Classic. I've heard you can't use the same cleaner on the brand new bluing that you could on the old bluing because the new bluing is done with a different process. I used rem oil to clean the chambers and the barrel and used just a dab on a small corner of the outside of the gun just for a test. It seemed to work ok but I'm still hesitant to do the entire outside of the gun with rem oil. What do you use to shine your new Smith and Wessons?

[@flitz]

Strongly suggest you contact S&W support and find out how that bluing is done. I would suggest you not use Flitz Metal Polish until you know for sure. Our Rifle, Gun & Knife Wax will be a much safer solution, especially on a newer piece.

[@tommyglasgowphd9242]

I have a Trooper in 38 spl.caliber

[@Miniminh98]

Would you recommend Flitz or Renaissance Wax for a royal blued python?

[@drdrake63]

Retro Galleon 98 Renaissance for sure

[@Miniminh98]

David Drake thank you so much for the recommendation! Your videos are very helpful and keep up the good work👍

[@vancedyer755]

Not a good idea. If used too agressivly, Flitz will wear away the blueing.

[@toddguillory692]

Badd advice this will remove the bluing

[@jobiden179]

Do NOT do this!, I did this on a 4 digit 1957 Colt Python and the Bluing came off the barrel completely ruining its value!, And Colt has NOT been Rebluing handguns through their Historical department facility for a few years now, They send them out and they'll tell you this on the phone

[@josecanisales3491]

That's NOT an old TROOPER. I've got an Old Colt Trooper like a Python action.

[@drdrake63]

Jose Canisales lol it’s a Colt Trooper MK III from 1975. Are you saying it’s not?

[@josecanisales3491]

@@drdrake63 I'm saying It is NOT an "OLD" trooper. I have an old trooper from 1959.

[@boostimalaka1]

David Drake The Trooper had the Colt Python lockwork and was called the poor mans Python. The MKIII replaced the Trooper .357 Magnum to save costs on production.

[@chuggydaniels4953]

@@josecanisales3491 yeah right