pinprick pitting

Ron Wood · 11-26-2008, 12:43 AM

It all depends on the depth of the pits. If it is just light surface freckling then it can be removed abrasively being careful not to erase markings or round over corners. Deeper pits require TIG welding and surface grinding back down to the surrounding original surface, again being extremely cautious not to remove markings or destroy original contours. What George said is right on - probably best left to a professional and if not severe, let it alone. I do not consider scattered pinprick pitting to be severe.

11-26-2008, 12:43 AM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	It all depends on the depth of the pits. If it is just light surface freckling then it can be removed abrasively being careful not to erase markings or round over corners. Deeper pits require TIG welding and surface grinding back down to the surrounding original surface, again being extremely cautious not to remove markings or destroy original contours. What George said is right on - probably best left to a professional and if not severe, let it alone. I do not consider scattered pinprick pitting to be severe. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction