once the surface is smooth (above 400 grit) i move up to 1000grit. For the flat surfaces like the trigger stirrup sides, disconector, etc i put the 1000grit paper on the table and toss some gun oil on it then slide the surface back and forth. This is the easiest and fastest way to keep the surface flat but remove the fine tooling marks (that i have found). Once 1000grit is reached it has a dull luster, then i break out the dremel and hard felt wheel and go to town with some of the red dremel polishing compound.

I also have a very soft fabric wheel that goes on the dremel for polishing more delicate items.

I am happy with the work so far, cant wait to get done with it. Have to have it finished in less than a month. Eeeek... no time


Going to order shootersolution's parkerizing kit, have you tried that before?