gloss scope to matte
bought a used rem. 700 with a gloss leupold scope, any way to remove the gloss with out ruining it?
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No way to remove the gloss without ruining the scope.
But, you could spray it with matte lacquer, or matte black paint. Some folks would still consider that ruining the scope.
Are you sure you can't live with it the way it is? Leupolds really hold their value if you take care of them.
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quote:Originally posted by rascal2101
bought a used rem. 700 with a gloss leupold scope, any way to remove the gloss with out ruining it?
By definition if you're removing the finish, you're "ruining" it, right?
If you don't like the gloss finish you have several options, which I'll list in my order of personal preference (edit: starting with the most preferred option first).
-Learn to like it.
-Trade/exchange the scope for one you like better.
-You can probably lightly scuff the shiny parts of the scope with some extra fine steel wool to knock down the gloss. Before you go nuts here, try this on a small "hidden" part of the scope (maybe the bottom) to see how it works/looks.
-Lastly, you could refinish the scope, either yourself, or professionally.
No idea how much the latter costs, though whatever it is, its probably more than I'd personally be willing to pay to refinish a scope that was in otherwise good shape. Here is one outfit that does this; you could contact them and ask:
http://altitudegunworks.com/tef-cote-scope-and-gun-refinishing/
To do it yourself, you rub it down with fine steel wool, degrease it with alcohol or some other solvent, CAREFULLY mask off all the knobs and glass trimming off the excess tape with a blade, then airbrush or spray it with a flat black (or other color) paint. You could use Krylon or some enamel based paint, but for maximum durability, I'd suggest one of the epoxy based ones like the Brownell's Alumahyde.0 -
Spend $5 and buy a can of Krylon SemiFlat Black or splurge and buy a can of Brownells Aluma Hyde II in matte black for $10. Both finishes will hold up well.
Any future scratches or scrapes can be taken care of in a minute or two.0 -
Cammo duct tape, regular duct duct tape majic markered black. Peals off easy and cleans up with no damage. Tacticle fabric wrap for the sniper look. Is scope any more shinny than the stock finish? 0 -
rascal2101,
Bear in mind that most scopes sold with rifles are simply added to drive up the price without adding quality. This includes Leupolds. But depending on your needs or sensitivity for quality, the scope you get might be fine for you.
The 2 best solutions are:
1) Sell the existing scope in order to be able buy the one you want.
2) Send the existing scope back to Leupold to have it re-finished the way you want it.
Leupold can handle the simple to the exotic without batting an eye.
These other solutions listed are short term and guaranteed to show wear in a very short period of time.
Some painters and rifle builders offer Cerakote painting in solid colors or camouflage patterns. This will outlast any rattle can experiment you might try.
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The Best that I have found is to DIP THEM.
The Shop here by me said that He has 153 difference Finishes, including a bunch of difference patterans.of Camo
I just gave him two Complete Rifles to do, They each have McMellon
Fiberglass stocks.
One is a REMINGTON 700 CUSTOM 270 Win.and the other is for a 10/22
CUSTOM that I am building.
Your LEUPOLD Scope is sill good for life, after being dipped.
Goggle CAMO Dip to see who is neer you.
This Guys Name is DAVID NUNN. I do not know how that He could have
got that Name He could of got a name like that from a TEXAS COP.0 -
Talk to a model maker.
There is a matte finish treatment they use to kill the shine of plastic or slick enamel.0 -
Dipping a Scope( many finishes)$65.00
DAVID NUNN
304-679-7856
6961 Emerson Ave.
Parkersburg WV. 26104
He also covers Trucks and Jeeps with Vinyl Wrap.
complete Truck or parts of.
He drives a CJ-7 in MOSSEY OAK that realy is sharp.0
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