I have some norells paint on my scope. What would you guys suggest I use to remove it without having to buy another nightforce?
Gunsmithing Norrell removal
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Re: Norrell removal
Assuming it is not the baked on stuff, I would think mek is the best bet. I really
think sanding and painting over it is a better idea. I've airbrushed a few damaged
scopes and they turn out pretty nice, albeit not as durable.
Assuming it is not the baked on stuff, I would think mek is the best bet. I really
think sanding and painting over it is a better idea. I've airbrushed a few damaged
scopes and they turn out pretty nice, albeit not as durable.
Re: Norrell removal
I tried some of the air cure norrels and was very disappointed how easy it was to take off with carb cleaner, no where near as durable as the bake on.
I tried some of the air cure norrels and was very disappointed how easy it was to take off with carb cleaner, no where near as durable as the bake on.
Re: Norrell removal
It is on the body of the scope. What will take the norrels off and leave the original black coating? Or will it come off as well?
It is on the body of the scope. What will take the norrels off and leave the original black coating? Or will it come off as well?
Re: Norrell removal
I just tried Gumout brand carb cleaner and EZ carb cleaner, both were sitting on my shelf and both took air cured norrells right off without a problem. They did not touch the heat cured version. The best bet is that is is air cured since nobody should bake an optic but you never know.
I just tried Gumout brand carb cleaner and EZ carb cleaner, both were sitting on my shelf and both took air cured norrells right off without a problem. They did not touch the heat cured version. The best bet is that is is air cured since nobody should bake an optic but you never know.
Re: Norrell removal
The Air dry stuff is pretty dull, but I have a buddy that can attest to the fact there isnt much out there that will take the baked on stuff off! He tried all kinda cleaners, strippers, and what not ended up having to use a sandblaster to get the green off (pistol had light stampings). I asked John once in an E-mail if there were any known products that will remove the baked on product. He said if I could find it he would give me a free gallon, That was a few years ago.
The Air dry stuff is pretty dull, but I have a buddy that can attest to the fact there isnt much out there that will take the baked on stuff off! He tried all kinda cleaners, strippers, and what not ended up having to use a sandblaster to get the green off (pistol had light stampings). I asked John once in an E-mail if there were any known products that will remove the baked on product. He said if I could find it he would give me a free gallon, That was a few years ago.
Re: Norrell removal
Well i tried acetone on the sunshade and it worked beautifully. The rest of the scope turned out just as nice.
Well i tried acetone on the sunshade and it worked beautifully. The rest of the scope turned out just as nice.
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