Forums46
Topics538,050
Posts9,732,354
Members87,055
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Painted scope
#6314520
05/28/16 07:20 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 288
Wesomac
OP
Bird Dog
|
OP
Bird Dog
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 288 |
I picked up a scope on a gun I traded for. It has been painted. Anybody know how to get it back to original finish without messing it up? Take any advice I can get.
I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you.
|
|
|
Re: Painted scope
[Re: Wesomac]
#6314531
05/28/16 07:38 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,101
Colt W. Knight
Veteran Tracker
|
Veteran Tracker
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,101 |
This comes down to the age old answer, " It depends." Depends on what kind of paint is on there and what kinda paint the scope has from the factory.
If it was a rattle can job, you may be able to rub it off with some 90% rubbing alcohol and a rag or denatured alcohol. Then try mineral spirits, then try acetone/lacquer thinner.
Or if you are really cautious, a kitchen scrub pad and some warm soapy water.
|
|
|
Re: Painted scope
[Re: Wesomac]
#6314583
05/28/16 09:09 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,173
J.G.
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,173 |
Acetone and an old bath towel for a light abrasive.
800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available
|
|
|
Re: Painted scope
[Re: Wesomac]
#6315577
05/30/16 12:10 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,523
RiverRider
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 9,523 |
I've been surprised at how easily some paint can be removed. Colt's alcohol suggestion is a great place to start.
"Arguing with you always makes me thirsty." -Augustus McRae
|
|
|
Re: Painted scope
[Re: Wesomac]
#6322232
06/04/16 11:04 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 406
fr3db3ar
Bird Dog
|
Bird Dog
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 406 |
Check out the citrus paint remover. I forget what the brand name is but you spray it on, 3 minutes later just wipe everything off. It worked great on a stainless barrel. Ymmv on the scope.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, txcornhusker
|