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    Cosmetic scope repairs

    No doubt most of us have the odd scope with a couple of slight cosmetic marks which do nothing to the performance of the scope but give it that used look, especially if it has a visible scratch or wear round the adjustment knobs?

    Has anyone found a way/kit/business that can cost effectively remove/cover/deal with these marks?

    Most scopes are the usual matt black finish, but I appreciate there are other finishes out there as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jesim1 View Post
    No doubt most of us have the odd scope with a couple of slight cosmetic marks which do nothing to the performance of the scope but give it that used look, especially if it has a visible scratch or wear round the adjustment knobs?

    Has anyone found a way/kit/business that can cost effectively remove/cover/deal with these marks?

    Most scopes are the usual matt black finish, but I appreciate there are other finishes out there as well.

    Thanks

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    Dippy ?

    Hydrodip...any colour you like

    https://goo.gl/photos/mRWYgSaxjxneKJfy5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lol Moore View Post
    Hydrodip...any colour you like

    https://goo.gl/photos/mRWYgSaxjxneKJfy5
    It's certainly an option, but not one I had considered

    There must be loads of us with this problem - Matt Black paint from Halfords has been whispered in my ear, any one else tried it?

    Has anyone asked a manufacturer for a price/fix?

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    I have not used it myself but have a look at this stuff.

    https://www.fire-support.co.uk/categ...irsoft-krylon/

    Then have a look at this thread regarding truck bed liner paint, although you may have to join to view it.

    https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/thes...iner-t674.html

    hth.

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    Birchwood casey do gloss and Matt touch up pens for a tenner each roughly. I had been considering a couple of these for covering scratches on scopes specifically. Sorry.. I never tried them so I can't comment further
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    Quote Originally Posted by thisisdonald View Post
    Birchwood casey do gloss and Matt touch up pens for a tenner each roughly. I had been considering a couple of these for covering scratches on scopes specifically. Sorry.. I never tried them so I can't comment further
    I use these , they do a ok job

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    I left a cheapo scope in the loft under a velux window in the best summer in decades.....
    it now looks gold plated in some places!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    That Krylon looks usuable

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    I hope you have better luck than me ... In the past I have tried various methods of eliminating scratches in a surface finish. Generally speaking non have done a very good job and the 'applied solution' was more noticeable than the original scratch.
    But if you find a good solution I would love to hear about it ...

    Cheers, Phil

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    Avoid hydrodip. Not worth it for a cheap scope, and too risky for an expensive one.

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    Thanks guys, we need a guinea pig - anyone out there with a cosmetically challenged scope they don't mind wrecking if things go wrong The couple I would use it on are too expensive and not poorly enough tarnished to risk the suggestions so far, you would think this could be a good niche market for someone at £15/20 a go plus postage?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jesim1 View Post
    you would think this could be a good niche market for someone at £15/20 a go plus postage?
    Assuming someone comes up with something that works
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    Simonize "Tough Black" satin black paint is a nice finish, or Hermetite "Pot Black" motorcycle engine paint, (if you can find it) is another semi gloss finish.
    Letra-set decals for the numbers.

    Jesim £15/£20 would barely cover materials never mind the time rubbing down, masking, spraying & finishing, that's the problem it would have to cost £75+ to be worthwhile.
    That's why it's a DIY job.
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    the "black" on scopes, air cylinders, rifle actions all vary in shades and texture with different manufacturers and its very difficult finding the right shade of "black" - the birchwood casey pens in gloss isn't too bad a match for the edguns I find. would be great if each manufacturer would sell touch up paint like you see with car paint. To the OP - minor crimp marks aren't too bad if the scope is mounted as then you can't see them but elsewhere could be annoying if you have ocd like me...

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    Krylon flat black camo paint was excellent but I think nolonger available.

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