We Don't Need No Stinkin' Scratches!

[r1lover]

Take comfort in knowing it is designed to work that way. You maybe didn't have to do it, but that's the way it's made to work.

I take set screws out and polish the leading tip a bit so they don't dig so badly into the steel they contact but even that doesn't always prevent a mark, and sometime that digging is necessary to prevent something from sliding.

I try to keep my guns in the same condition they came to me in but when a tiny something happens I always tell myself two things........don't have a knee jerk reaction and try to fix it, I'll only make it worse and wait a month or two or six and it won't bother me as much anymore. At least I won't be tearing my hair out over it by then.........hopefully.

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

For shiny nick's and scratches in aluminum some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black works wonders.

 

[Bad News Beeman]

For shiny nick's and scratches in aluminum some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black works wonders.

The Aluminum Black never crossed by mind, but that's a brilliant suggestion.

I took some regular Perma Blue paste to another scuff were the sight normally sits and its didn't make much a difference.

Before:

After:

The little surrounding chemical splotch faded with a little oil rub. But the exposed metal didn't dark a whole lot. The Aluminum Black might be the ticket.

If anything, this is an opportunity to experiment with finding the correct touch up substance for when I muck up something that really matters.

 

[Varmint101]

I know stuff happens but I really like keeping my guns looking as new as I can for as long as I can.

 

[Bigragu]

Here is THE fix-

Just add the “C” and the horizontal leg at the bottom of the scratch so it looks like the manufacturer pre marked it with a reference to “CenterLine” as shown here-

Or, do as was wisely suggested and apply Aluma black. It will work wonders on that scratch but be aware, the scratch will still be there but just not an “in your face” like it is now. Just like a guy dressed in camo against a tree, you still see him, but he doesn’t catch your eye, know what I’m sayin?

 

[maxtrouble]

rifles, guns and pistols are tools. Tools are meant to be used. Enjoy the moments when they are being used. Do not sweat the little usage marks, they all tell a story. My Huntsman is well used but she is still a looker.

 

[moodyblues]

Tools are tools. I take good care of my tools mechanically, but cosmetics are down the list a ways.
If the line is just from casting the part and not giving the set screw something to bite into you could do a touch of file work then apply the aluminum black. Really wouldn’t take more than a couple minutes and you wouldn’t see the marred area anymore. I’d take ten scratches over that ugly line! Lol

Beau

 

[bigHUN]

I like to keep all my stuff and toys in most pristine condition. Once I throw my wife out from my car passenger side she made a mark with her shoes on the door speaker grill. And I never let her drive my cars, she starts pushing buttons right away on AC and wanna eat in my car... And not my older son neither.

 

[boscoebrea]

I get a little upset,then try to go "oh well"... my face got bent and everyone can see that.
Fact is life is too short to let "little things" bother for long,get over it and live!

 

[Septicdeath]

Guns are tools. The nick or scratch shows you've been using them as intended. They are unavoidable and show character.

 

[KWK]

I guess my poor old guns don't have any character. Should they have some patina too? I think eBay sellers charge more for some "nice patina".

 

[Scotty1]

I use an acrylic paint pen in matte black. Barely touched to defect, 2-3 times to fill if necessary.