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Gentlemen,

I have two good 'copes, a Zeiss and a Nickel / Gerhardt, which have scratches and wear caused by scope rings / mounting and hunting.

Does anyone know of a touch-up 'paint' method I can cover the marks?

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Not the answer you are looking for but most factories will refinish them for you for a small charge
I am unaware of any touch up paint that would work.


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I've touched up matte black aluminum scope tubes to my undemanding satisfaction with a black Sharpie.


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Posts: 1325 | Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA | Registered: 24 December 2003Reply With Quote
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Richochet -

What is a 'sharpie' when it is 'at home'?

Thank you both. I reckon the use of white spirit, or similar, to de-grease the surface and some sort of matt metallic paint, witha soot like appearance from a car body shop etc would do the trick.

Any ideas?

Would something like a matte 'Japan' type lacquer paint work? The type used on young childrens' toys?
 
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At one time Spradlin's was the refinisher that Leupold referred people to.

http://www.spradlins.net/index.html


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Posts: 899 | Location: South Bend, Indiana | Registered: 11 August 2003Reply With Quote
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Ok, I have tried a little experimentation.

Edding permanent marker pens in matte black produce a sort of okish finish.

But the answer is Birchwood Casey "Aluminium Blacking" compound / fluid - 'blueing' for anodized aluminium.

Considering the extent / depth of the marks, they really are not noticeable anymore unless you look at the scope body. Just a glance, and you would not notice them.

The stuff is just wiped on using a soft cloth. Do lots of thin layers and allow to dry between applications. Slowly, the 'brightness' fades away.
 
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I think Brownell's and Sinclair offer touch-up marking pens for scopes.
 
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