How NOT to make the model number show up better

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   I'm not 100% sure this 141 Defender is blued, but I do think it is.

 Try to ignore the gorilla glue holding the forearm in place.

Take a look at what they did to read the stampings:

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cobalt327 Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: November-15-2013 Points: 2672	Post Options Post Reply Quote cobalt327 Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: How NOT to make the model number show up better Posted: June-27-2022 at 1:33pm
	I'm not 100% sure this 141 Defender is blued, but I do think it is. Try to ignore the gorilla glue holding the forearm in place. Take a look at what they did to read the stampings:

Banjoman Members Profile Find Members Posts Groupie Joined: June-20-2022 Location: Owosso MI Points: 26	Post Options Post Reply Quote Banjoman Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-27-2022 at 1:46pm
	At least they didn't use an angle grinder I once read and used a pre-1980 penny and RemOil to remove surface rust.
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Bavaria55n Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: October-12-2015 Location: CentralIllinois Points: 747	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bavaria55n Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: July-02-2022 at 11:36am
	You see a lot of them where they used sandpaper/steel wool to remove the finish. Banjo mans way is much better. Even using an LED flashlight and magnifying glass can help see through the patina without removing any of it. Gary

Airitis Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: October-06-2016 Location: PA Points: 942	Post Options Post Reply Quote Airitis Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-02-2022 at 2:39pm
	Here's a little Heloise tip. The original paint would have been electrostatically processed but if a repaint is suspected, fresh uncured fill up the roll stamp filling spray paint can be "melted". In lieu of using paint stripper, a little brake fluid will do a decent job. I once accidentally ruined a newly painted car by dripping some on a fender. (Oops!)
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