How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

[JimGnitecki]

I have noticed one or two posts where the LMT MWSEs (unlike my own LMT MWSE) seem to have a "sheen" appearance to their finish.

Those of you have gotten that effect, how do you do it? Do you oil, or wax, or ?

I like that subtle sheen.

Jim G

 

[PowerstrokeOBX]

Re: How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

Rem oil makes my ar "shine". Spray it on a rag and wipe it down.

 

[spr1]

Re: How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

Degrease thoroughly, plug and mask anything important, then to taste, spray with Krylon Flat Dark Earth, Olive Drab, etc.
Sorry....... Could not resist.

 

[JimGnitecki]

Re: How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OBXLongRange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rem oil makes my ar "shine". Spray it on a rag and wipe it down. </div></div>

So you use oil, not wax. Would wax work if you don't want an oily finish? What kind of wax?

Jim G

 

[JimGnitecki]

Re: How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: spr1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Degrease thoroughly, plug and mask anything important, then to taste, spray with Krylon Flat Dark Earth, Olive Drab, etc.
Sorry....... Could not resist. </div></div>

Remind me to keep you away from peoples' cars . . .

Jim G

 

[darthceadus]

Re: How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

Pm Trident1982 . That dudes guns are badass!!!!

 

[JimGnitecki]

Re: How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

I emailed LMT. They suggest CLP or Slip2000, applied with a misting spray bottle.

That sounds like it would work to a point, BUT:

- The misting would almost certainly result in the oil also getting into places (e.g. under hand guard) where you could not reach it via cloth to smooth it out

- Oil is not a very durable finish in terms of staying power - has to eb refreshed often

A wax-based solution sounds more promising, but what kind of wax would work?

Jim G

 

[BiggerStick47]

Re: How do you "shine up the finish on an LMT MWSE?

Jesus christ, just spray the thing down with silicone tire shine, then start posting on Arfcom instead of the Hide.