[drm12]

What is the best way to remove Izzy markings? I plan on using my A4 in reenactments and would rather not have the 7.62 markings visible! Is there something better than just brute force grinding?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[Finalygotabeltfed]

Grinding is the only way. Even if you welded over the area you still have to grind it. Be sure to feather it out so it doesn't look like a deep pock mark.
I wouldn't even worry about it, it's only going to be visible to you and your fellow reenactor? I'd be happy I had a 1919 at all.

 

[patriotpa]

Epoxy, lightly sand, then finish with Brownell's AlumahydeII. Let cure for 2 weeks and you're good to go.

 

[Mouse]

Epoxy, lightly sand, then finish with Brownell's AlumahydeII. Let cure for 2 weeks and you're good to go.

If you go this route I might try JB weld instead, but if you're goin to all that trouble you could always get a repro left plate.
I'd probably just weld them up and refinish, the darker the repark the less likely you are to see the heat marks anyway.

 

[OldSoldier]

Sam Alvarez welded and ground out the markings on mine. Here's a pic: