I only did a very moderate job on my Denix to refinish it. I didn't shoot for as sharp edges or unpitted a surface as some others (I like a little of that character in my Star Wars props). I had a lot of surface area that went untouched, especially in the recesses and the grip frame. Aluminum black, with some light application of synthetic gun oil, and it all blends together with the original Denix finish just fine.