I just acquired a scope that is partially painted. Anyone have experience removing paint from their scopes? I'm looking for the safest method possible as I dont want to damage the original surface or the seals...thanks
Rifle Scopes Removing Paint From Scope
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Re: Removing Paint From Scope
Lacquer thinner should be fine on it, that's what I've used in the past.
Lacquer thinner should be fine on it, that's what I've used in the past.
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+1 to the above mentioned solvents. An old nylon-bristled toothbrush can help when applying.
Be careful with solvents. Some of them, such as acetone, can melt certain types of plastic.
Do your brain and lungs a favor: wear a respirator.
+1 to the above mentioned solvents. An old nylon-bristled toothbrush can help when applying.
Be careful with solvents. Some of them, such as acetone, can melt certain types of plastic.
Do your brain and lungs a favor: wear a respirator.
Re: Removing Paint From Scope
try white spirit first,because it's the least aggressive,applied whith the finest,and I say FINEST,steel wool, and keep acetone as last chance,because is the most aggressive_keep at hand some petroleum to stop any unwanted excessive removing action_
try white spirit first,because it's the least aggressive,applied whith the finest,and I say FINEST,steel wool, and keep acetone as last chance,because is the most aggressive_keep at hand some petroleum to stop any unwanted excessive removing action_
Re: Removing Paint From Scope
Any of the methods will work but if you have to use anything like steel wool to help you try using grey scotchbrite first. I use it all the time on cars and when I'm done doing what ever I might need it for the scatchs are so fine and light that I can buff them out with ease. You can pick up the grey scotch bright for any autobody suply place. Also one thing that will help is wipe just a bit of whatever your going to use on the paint and then cover it with plastic wrap for just a min and only a minute. But all of these methods should work just as long as they didn't scuff the surface before they painted it.
Any of the methods will work but if you have to use anything like steel wool to help you try using grey scotchbrite first. I use it all the time on cars and when I'm done doing what ever I might need it for the scatchs are so fine and light that I can buff them out with ease. You can pick up the grey scotch bright for any autobody suply place. Also one thing that will help is wipe just a bit of whatever your going to use on the paint and then cover it with plastic wrap for just a min and only a minute. But all of these methods should work just as long as they didn't scuff the surface before they painted it.
Re: Removing Paint From Scope
By Monday the challenge will be on your doorstep. Whatever you do, don't get solvents on the optics!!
Scott
By Monday the challenge will be on your doorstep. Whatever you do, don't get solvents on the optics!!
Scott
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Ha.. Thanks Scott.. I am going to be extremely careful and just take my time. I don't care if it takes me all day. Thanks again for the quick shipping. Awesome service.
Ha.. Thanks Scott.. I am going to be extremely careful and just take my time. I don't care if it takes me all day. Thanks again for the quick shipping. Awesome service.
Re: Removing Paint From Scope
Anyone ever use a magic eraser to remove spray paint?
It's pretty amazing what those things will do.
Anyone ever use a magic eraser to remove spray paint?
It's pretty amazing what those things will do.
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Brake cleaner and a little elbow grease. I just removed krylon from my scope this morning in about half an hour. Spray it on a rag and rub it off, use a brush for the tough to reach spots.
Brake cleaner and a little elbow grease. I just removed krylon from my scope this morning in about half an hour. Spray it on a rag and rub it off, use a brush for the tough to reach spots.
Re: Removing Paint From Scope
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 07zx6r</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone ever use a magic eraser to remove spray paint?
It's pretty amazing what those things will do.</div></div>
*ALWAYS* test the magic eraser on an inconspicuous spot first. They're much more abrasive than they look.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 07zx6r</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Anyone ever use a magic eraser to remove spray paint?
It's pretty amazing what those things will do.</div></div>
*ALWAYS* test the magic eraser on an inconspicuous spot first. They're much more abrasive than they look.
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