Polishing Internals

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   I did a search already, but I was wondering if polishing internals really affects accuracy, noise, and air efficiency.  I'm not interested in doing it because "it looks cool".  Has anyone noticed any real performance benefits by polishing internals?  I have also heard Tippmann doesn't recommend it.. What is with that?

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Apexx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 27 December 2005 Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote Apexx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Polishing Internals Posted: 05 March 2006 at 8:42pm
	I did a search already, but I was wondering if polishing internals really affects accuracy, noise, and air efficiency. I'm not interested in doing it because "it looks cool". Has anyone noticed any real performance benefits by polishing internals? I have also heard Tippmann doesn't recommend it.. What is with that?

Cheetos3254 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Too cheesy for mere words to describe .. Joined: 12 July 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2365	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cheetos3254 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 March 2006 at 9:15pm
	it makes the path of the bolt smooth meaning less friction for the bolt to move..so you can turn your velocity down thus saving air


TRAVELER Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Vulcan Logic Academy Graduate Joined: 30 January 2004 Location: Japan Status: Offline Points: 1503	Post Options Post Reply Quote TRAVELER Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 March 2006 at 9:15pm
	It doesnt "look cool" because no one is going to be able to see inside your gun but you. It does decrease friction, which in turn increases efficiency. As to whether or not it improves accuracy, it may. I did it to my own A5, and it smoothed things up considerably.
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pythonman56 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 21 January 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 376	Post Options Post Reply Quote pythonman56 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 March 2006 at 9:40pm
	Why doesnt tippmann reccomend it? Because they dont want you to come crying to them if you mess it up?


SuzukiRider987 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: 15 October 2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5643	Post Options Post Reply Quote SuzukiRider987 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 March 2006 at 10:14pm
	I would guess that Tippmann never said that (reffering to they don't reccomend it)... Because they don't purposely spray the inside of the gun, it's just overspray.

Ashdawg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Official Forum Drama Queen of the Night Joined: 01 February 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 442	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ashdawg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 March 2006 at 10:16pm
	exactly. I did it anyway tho. you have to be pretty stupid to mess it up, just as long as you are careful and take your time it'll be fine. I even lightly sanded the powertube where the front bolt slides back and forth to make it slide easier...just an idea. It's pretty simple, just take your time and do it right the first time. all it takes is a little polish and a rag or if you have some laying around, use steel wool (000, I think-it can't be too course or you risk taking off too much).
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