Gouged the finish?

[pilot25]

So I was installing a light on the non-standard rail of a P226 and, unknowingly, drove the screws across the finish of the rail. Took the finish off down to the steel. I was planning on getting it refinished a few years from now but with this gouge do I need to accelerate those plans?

How long till rust starts to set in?

 

[Bullfrog]

So I was installing a light on the non-standard rail of a P226 and, unknowingly, drove the screws across the finish of the rail. Took the finish off down to the steel. I was planning on getting it refinished a few years from now but with this gouge do I need to accelerate those plans?

How long till rust starts to set in?

I believe most, and maybe all, 226's have frames made of aluminum alloy and slides made from stainless steel.... so no real corrosion risk for either.

 

[Pinecone]

If the look bothers you, go to a hobby store and see if there is a model paint that matches, and touch up the dings.

 

[Racer Doug14]

Aluminum frame. As stated above.

 

[pilot25]

If the look bothers you, go to a hobby store and see if there is a model paint that matches, and touch up the dings.

Just concerned about rust. Sounds like I don't have to worry too much. I put a copius amount of oil on the spot just in case.