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Is there an accepted method for changing the finish on scopes from glossy to matte (black)? I'm guessing Cerakote is out as is any other finish that requires heat for curing.
There is no shortage of new matte black scopes on the market, of course, but I'm interested in having an out-of-production glossy scope redone so it's matte. I don't want a rattle can job. Are there companies that offer this service? Thanks!
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A matter clear coat like krylon would do it but durability might be an issue. A refinish would not be difficult to do.
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Wasn’t there someone on here a week ago looking for a gloss scope? Maybe you can trade.
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Plenty of guys looking for gloss scopes, as they are just about impossible to find. Sell it to someone who needs one and buy a matte scope. Unless it's a POS, then spray away
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Wasn’t there someone on here a week ago looking for a gloss scope? Maybe you can trade. Plenty of guys looking for gloss scopes, as they are just about impossible to find. Sell it to someone who needs one and buy a matte scope. Unless it's a POS, then spray away Thanks. I'm looking for a (discontinued) Burris Mini 4x in matte black which won't need anything but mounting and sighting in. But it might be that all I can find is a glossy one, which is why I asked. I've read that Burris' customer service is spotty, so doing it myself may be the best option.
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Wasn’t there someone on here a week ago looking for a gloss scope? Maybe you can trade. Plenty of guys looking for gloss scopes, as they are just about impossible to find. Sell it to someone who needs one and buy a matte scope. Unless it's a POS, then spray away Thanks. I'm looking for a (discontinued) Burris Mini 4x in matte black which won't need anything but mounting and sighting in. But it might be that all I can find is a glossy one, which is why I asked. I've read that Burris' customer service is spotty, so doing it myself may be the best option. If it can be done, Brownells has done it. That Almumahyde is good stuff. Not your typical rattle can stuff. In fact, I have a silver Leupold scope on my 9.3X62 I want to make matte black. I had forgotten about Alumahyde but I think I'm going to order me a can. Also get their degreaser. Can't remember the name but I used it when I did a barrel with OXPHO Blue. It's something like C.T.E. I think.
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I also think selling your scope and finding the one you want is the best idea. Between ebay, samplelist.com, gunbroker etc and a WTB here , there are plenty of places to find a turn key solution.
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You could always go Dura-coat. That is the precursor to Cerakote. It is no heat and is pretty durable.
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I’ve got a few I’ve painted.Several coats of matte clear are your friend’s.Been just as durable as a factory finish...
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Why not take it to a paint shop and have them lightly sandblast the outside if the scope. That may look just fine like that. And if you need to paint it a matte, it’s already prepped.
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Ditto on the Aluma Hyde II
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No. A good way to BUBA up and ruin a scope. Trade/sell get your matte scope.
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Well, I found a pretty good deal on a Burris Mini 4x that is, predictably, gloss finished. I may just use it as is. Does anyone think Burris would refinish it in matte for me?
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Well, I found a pretty good deal on a Burris Mini 4x that is, predictably, gloss finished. I may just use it as is. Does anyone think Burris would refinish it in matte for me? I don't know of any scope maker that will refinish a scope tube.
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No. A good way to BUBA up and ruin a scope. Trade/sell get your matte scope.
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The last 2 of mine that got drastically altered got a thorough wipe down with acetone and the lenses masked off and sprayed down with OD krylon shake shake. It affected absolutely nothing as far as performance, but cut the glare to nothing just as I intended it to
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