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?

Thanks

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.

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

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?

At one time Spradlin's was the refinisher that Leupold referred people to.

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

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.

I think Brownell's and Sinclair offer touch-up marking pens for scopes.