30 November 2018, 19:28
Steve E.BLR stock repair
Is there any way (short of a complete refinish) to repair scratches in the finish on the shiny BLR 81 stocks, the scratches aren't down to the wood but a couple are pretty deep in the finish?
Steve........
30 November 2018, 22:34
Dennis Earl SmithThe short answer is yes. One must make sure there is no "white" visible on the scratched mark. If there is, you must remove it manually. Then using a thin superglue and a lint free applicator, one may apply multiple coats to build the finish back up to level. The trick is to not allow bubbles or lint to be present. Level sand starting with 600 grit and proceed to 1200/1500 grit. Always use different directions of sanding to remove the previous grit marks. Polish with at least two levels of compound that are progressively finer. I use Brownell's 3F and 5F compounds. Polish and blend accordingly. This will make the repair only visible if you look in the right place, in the correct light, and the correct angle. Most will never know it has been done....IF you do it correctly.
01 December 2018, 06:33
BobsterYep! That's how they do it on clear coat with autos.You have to take a polishing bob on a moto-tool to polish out the scratch until no white remains.
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Originally posted by Dennis Earl Smith:
The short answer is yes. One must make sure there is no "white" visible on the scratched mark. If there is, you must remove it manually. Then using a thin superglue and a lint free applicator, one may apply multiple coats to build the finish back up to level. The trick is to not allow bubbles or lint to be present. Level sand starting with 600 grit and proceed to 1200/1500 grit. Always use different directions of sanding to remove the previous grit marks. Polish with at least two levels of compound that are progressively finer. I use Brownell's 3F and 5F compounds. Polish and blend accordingly. This will make the repair only visible if you look in the right place, in the correct light, and the correct angle. Most will never know it has been done....IF you do it correctly.
07 December 2018, 03:34
Steve E.Thanks guys, I'll give that a try.
Steve............
09 December 2018, 15:55
ClaymanThat is the love/hate relationship I have with those Browning stock finishes. I have two guns that have them, and they look great UNTIL they get a field scratch on them. Then it's like chipped nail polish on a pretty girl - looks kind of trashy. I might have to try the superglue/endless polishing trick. Is there any kind of superglue recommended more than another?
11 December 2018, 08:30
Steve E.I tried a small repair to the finish and it looks promising. Maybe I'll work up enough nerve to try it some more. I have a small bottle of the liquid super glue from Harbor Freight and it seems to work.
Steve..........