Cosmetic scope repairs

[Jesim1]

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

James

[MartynB]

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

James

Be interesting to see what comes back

[Lol Moore]

Hydrodip...any colour you like

https://goo.gl/photos/mRWYgSaxjxneKJfy5

[Jesim1]

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?

James

[Portzy]

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.

[thisisdonald]

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

[game getter]

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

Mike

[craig9mm]

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

[Phil Russell]

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

[Gary C]

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

[Jesim1]

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?

James

[MartynB]

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

[angrybear]

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.

[ftsefund]

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...

[Frog]

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