chowellacsbd Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 So I want to venture into the realm of tuning my own mags. I purchased the Dawson Mag Tuning DVD and it really helped a lot as far as learning the ins and outs of basic tuning. But, it didn't touch too much on polishing the insides of the tube. I've heard of using mothers mag wheel polish and a 1 inch buff attached to a drill... Would this do anything at all, or would this just be a waste of time? I have polished up and broke the edges on all of my Hardy steel spacers and they work great for friction on the back of the tube but its the side walls I'm mostly concerned with. Any thoughts, comments or feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I use a variable speed dremel not a drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 What type of polishing or buffing bits for the dremel do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 just the standard polishing wheel that comes in the kit at walmart www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=429 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 just the standard polishing wheel that comes in the kit at walmart www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=429 Thanks Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Throw it in the tumbler with corncob for a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Throw it in the tumbler with corncob for a couple of hours. Would walnut grounds work better? That's what we use to clean our brass currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sure, either one. Be sure and disassemble it first and don't tumble any plastic parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowellacsbd Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sure, either one. Be sure and disassemble it first and don't tumble any plastic parts. Thanks Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 tumbler is how I clean mine too, then some windex and paper towel to wipe off the residue of media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I use a shot gun cleaning mop, I dont know what it is really called. I use flitz polish and a drill. I just put some polish on the mop and work it around in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think to truly polish them properly they need to be sanded first. 800 grit or more. That is how mine were done and there is no comparison to one I tried doing myself by tumbling and polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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