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
Making a mockery of growing old gracefully since I retired
Hydrodip...any colour you like
https://goo.gl/photos/mRWYgSaxjxneKJfy5
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Making a mockery of growing old gracefully since I retired
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.
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
Donald
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
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
Avoid hydrodip. Not worth it for a cheap scope, and too risky for an expensive one.
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
Making a mockery of growing old gracefully since I retired
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.
Last edited by angrybear; 19-01-2019 at 11:07 AM.
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...
Krylon flat black camo paint was excellent but I think nolonger available.