J Frame repair

[daddyo]

About a year ago, I dropped my 442 on some aggregate pavement and it badly dinged one of the corners. It doesn't affect function, I just hate the way it looks.

 

I was in the M'Boro area Friday, so I took it over to On Target and they said the only way to fix it was to cerakote it. If I have to do that, I'll just leave it like it is.

 

Anyone know if there's something else I can do?

 

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Edited June 23, 2013 by daddyo

[graycrait]

If it were mine I would smooth up the marred section a little bit then use Aluma Black.   Don't take any more anodizing off than necessary.

[MiddTennTaco]

Like they said, you can either get it repainted or you could just have it beadblasted and polished up. Or you can just give it to me and buy a new one. I dont mind the little bump. Thought about selling it?

[daddyo]

On graycrait's recommendation, I lightly sanded the damaged area and got it to where I think it's pretty smooth:

 

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I don't feel any bumps or burrs when I run my finger over it and can't see any rough places. I'm going by Academy or Walmart this afternoon to see if I can find some Aluminum Black.

[daddyo]

Went to both Walmart and Academy and neither one had what I needed, but I kind of figured that would be the case. But I don't think I'll be going back to Academy anytime soon, because the guy at the gun counter was a complete asshat.  :mad:

[graycrait]

http://www.birchwoodcasey.com/Finishing/FinishingDetails.aspx?ProductID=0790cc91-b2e8-488d-a6fa-8820790beefb

[daddyo]

Thanks, graycrait. I figured I would have to order it online.

[TrickyNicky]

But I don't think I'll be going back to Academy anytime soon, because the guy at the gun counter was a complete asshat.  :mad:

Seems like there may be a humorous story here somewhere?

[tnhawk]

..... But I don't think I'll be going back to Academy anytime soon, because the guy at the gun counter was a complete asshat.  :mad:

I haven't been in Academy or Gander Mountain for several years for the same reason.

[daddyo]

Seems like there may be a humorous story here somewhere?

 

Let's just say he was a typical gun counter employee with an attitude.  :grouchy: