Should I polish A-5 internals?

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   OK I see that some of you believe in taking apart your markers and to reduce friction, polishing the metal finish on the pieces that slide past each other. I have some 880 and 1200 grit paper that I used on my 1911 feed ramp and I could polish the internals of my paintball gun, but I wonder if it is worth it?
I have the attitude of if it isn't broken, why fix it when it comes to machines like these. I havn't broken down my A-5 that far, havn't needed to. You aggresive polishers may be taking parts out of tolerance, but paintball markers are so loose they work anyway.
So please respond, those people who have gone to the trouble of doing this properly, and let me know if it made a noticable change. I will mirror polish then militec treat the metal if it makes a difference, but I don't want to invest myself in the chore unless it's results are noticable.
Thank's for the useful information!

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Nickodemus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 17 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nickodemus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Should I polish A-5 internals? Posted: 01 May 2005 at 2:50pm
	OK I see that some of you believe in taking apart your markers and to reduce friction, polishing the metal finish on the pieces that slide past each other. I have some 880 and 1200 grit paper that I used on my 1911 feed ramp and I could polish the internals of my paintball gun, but I wonder if it is worth it? I have the attitude of if it isn't broken, why fix it when it comes to machines like these. I havn't broken down my A-5 that far, havn't needed to. You aggresive polishers may be taking parts out of tolerance, but paintball markers are so loose they work anyway. So please respond, those people who have gone to the trouble of doing this properly, and let me know if it made a noticable change. I will mirror polish then militec treat the metal if it makes a difference, but I don't want to invest myself in the chore unless it's results are noticable. Thank's for the useful information!
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You Wont See Me Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Found in Big Al’s underwear drawer Joined: 02 December 2003 Location: Neutral Zone Status: Offline Points: 13335	Post Options Post Reply Quote You Wont See Me Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2005 at 3:45pm
	Just a word of caution: Make sure you dont take too much off. You can seroiusly mess up your gun.
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Predatorr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Strike 1 - Rules 1 and 2 Joined: 28 January 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3795	Post Options Post Reply Quote Predatorr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2005 at 3:56pm
	If you have a dremel then get some mothers aluminum mag polish and use the polishing wheel to do it. It may be close to the A-5 but try http://www.model98.net becuase they have the way to do it on the 98, and i think it should be similar to the A-5 but i dont own one so...

Nickodemus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 17 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nickodemus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2005 at 4:24pm
	I'm not asking how to do it, I have done plenty of simple smithing like this before and it is no problem. What I want to know is if it is worth doing, does it really make a noticable difference or is it just hobby fun. The cyclic rate is high enough for me. Thanks
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You Wont See Me Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Found in Big Al’s underwear drawer Joined: 02 December 2003 Location: Neutral Zone Status: Offline Points: 13335	Post Options Post Reply Quote You Wont See Me Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2005 at 4:26pm
	Some people say it makes a difference, some say it doesnt. Personally I dont think I would make a difference which is the reason I haven't done it.
	A-5 E-Grip JCS Dual Trigger DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted Optional setup: R/T Dead on Blade trigger

Nickodemus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 17 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nickodemus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2005 at 4:31pm
	Yeah I think I will go with the old "if it's not broken don't fix it" motto.
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Buggy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 01 February 2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 504	Post Options Post Reply Quote Buggy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2005 at 5:53pm
	i have polished my A-5's internals, and it doesnt really make a difference in performance, but i must say, it is a smidgion quieter Btw, for those people who don't know how to pronounce smidgion its pronounced smij-un
	Tippman A-5: 14" Dye Excel Barrel Double Trigger Remote Coil Tippmann A-5 Solid Stock Polished Internals Pen Spring Mod Trigger Stop Mod Plans: New Paintball Gun

Kevin Z Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 06 August 2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1168	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kevin Z Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 2005 at 4:54am
	You don't need to polish the metal What really helps is to get the powder coat overspray out of the inside of the marker. Don't remove any metal unless you find a big lump in the casting.
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SgtPoisonMiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 16 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote SgtPoisonMiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2005 at 12:53pm
	Ya, I have powdercoat overspray on the internals of my A5, and it kindof scares me. Wouldn't that eventually "sand" down the worky bits on the inside of the gun? The only reason I would polish internals is to get that off. I would've thought that Tippmann wouldve had enough sense to block off the other side from getting any paint on it. Kindof makes me look down on Tippmann for that bit of unprofessionalism. How would I remove the overspray effectively without removing any of the metal? Would paint thinner work?
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Nickodemus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 17 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nickodemus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2005 at 1:02pm
	The metal is more durable then the powder coat. Sand off the powder coat with >880 grit and when you see shiny, stop. If they are sprayed like that I am a little dissapointed myself. I will have to check mine for overspray. I would imagine the friction from the parts would remove it over time.
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Ihaveanitch Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Guested, language. 5/17 Joined: 12 November 2004 Status: Offline Points: 719	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ihaveanitch Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2005 at 1:06pm
	yea just get off that overspray and u'll be fine.