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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:16:13 PM EDT
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try some clp first. It could be that what ever your gun rubbed against, only rubbed off on your gun, and didn't actually scratch it. I had a few on my that came right off.
Aside from that I can't help you. Gene |
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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:16:14 PM EDT
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IBT"Tools"
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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:16:45 PM EDT
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Just wipe it down with a oil rag and let it be.
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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:26:39 PM EDT
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When mine gets scratched I usually strip her all down and send it off for reanodization. Its kinda pricey but damn my rifle looks nice!
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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:28:47 PM EDT
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are you serious? doesnt that get kinda expensive? why not just buy new rifles or parts, or keep spares in the safe so they dont get scratches? |
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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:40:31 PM EDT
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Oh that's rich! 
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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:41:04 PM EDT
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try using aluma black. Covers up the scratch nicely but if it's deep the scratch still shows but is black in color now.
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Posted: 1/21/2006 11:48:13 PM EDT
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Krylon bbq paint, it's cheap and hides everything!
 Pat 0-1-25 |
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Posted: 1/22/2006 10:40:04 AM EDT
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I use Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black. Works well for small touch up.
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Posted: 1/22/2006 10:44:05 AM EDT
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More scratches. You'll never notice that scratch when you get a bunch more.
I call it 'scratch-0-flage'. |
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Posted: 1/22/2006 10:54:20 AM EDT
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I use vagisil, clears it right up....
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Posted: 1/22/2006 11:09:05 AM EDT
[#12]
+1 
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Posted: 1/22/2006 4:05:08 PM EDT
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You can try a Birchwood Casey touch up pen, just don't glob it on, you can always add more later, but putting to much on is a mess. Let it dry overnite, then decide if you need more. I think they sell them at home depot in the furniture finishes section, FLAT black. You should probably try a bit in your mag. well first to make sure the color tone matces.
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Posted: 1/22/2006 4:32:57 PM EDT
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Aluminum Black from Birchwood Casey works great on light scratches. If Aluminum Black doesn't work, maybe one of these products will help...Scratch cover ups
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Posted: 1/22/2006 4:35:18 PM EDT
[#15]
69 baby!
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Posted: 1/22/2006 4:35:19 PM EDT
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I don't... |
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Posted: 1/22/2006 4:36:49 PM EDT
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Sorry I dont know what came over me... I say scratches add character! Leave them alone!
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Posted: 1/26/2006 10:00:57 PM EDT
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Where are you guys buying aluma black from?
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Posted: 1/26/2006 10:05:45 PM EDT
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no crap, I personally use a shop vac to get the sand out of my vagina. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 10:06:34 PM EDT
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Someday there will be a spa where you can get a facial, a manicure and your AR touched up
 I predict the trend will start in fucking California. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 10:10:43 PM EDT
[#21]
what kind of facial?
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Posted: 1/26/2006 10:57:56 PM EDT
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Scratches = character.
Leave them alone. - BG |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 11:02:29 PM EDT
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The kind you learned to like in county. |
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Posted: 1/26/2006 11:38:39 PM EDT
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Someone here said it best, when you get a scratch, throw your AR15 in a gravel pit and then you wont care anymore
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Posted: 1/27/2006 8:17:25 AM EDT
[#25]
 Someone's gonna need a bucket of AlumaBlack®!
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Posted: 1/27/2006 8:46:47 AM EDT
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What do you use to take up the play in the enormous trigger/hammer pin holes you problably have from all that anodizing? |
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Posted: 1/27/2006 9:05:11 AM EDT
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Real guns are scratched. Nothing screams "internet commando" quite like a safe queen range gun in pristine condition.
I love these threads! "I have a scratch on the inside of my upper, right where the charging handle rides.... will this affect performance? How do I touch it up?" BWAHAHAHA 
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Posted: 1/27/2006 9:46:16 AM EDT
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Thank you two very little... <-- wipes coffee off the screen |
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Posted: 1/27/2006 10:48:07 AM EDT
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It's not a scratch, it's a scar.
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Posted: 1/27/2006 10:31:50 PM EDT
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Eventually I'll be able to use Colt size trigger/hammer pins.  .................and if you didn't know, My original post was a joke.
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Posted: 1/27/2006 11:18:15 PM EDT
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I am not an internet commando, I spent a ridiculous amt of money on my RR.. If I scratch it.. I WILL be pissed. |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 12:23:08 AM EDT
[#32]
I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my truck and it has its fair share of scratches. My truck is a tool that is designed to be beat on and used hard, same as my AR. If my AR gets a scratch, ohwell. Does that affect it's function? Nope. Yes you can try and keep your tools in prestine conditions as possible, but it's not possible to keep them in perfect condition if you actually use them. You ever take a look at high dollar precision tools? Are they flawless? My guess would be no. |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 1:46:19 AM EDT
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I would have to recommend a local favorite technique for dealing with such a precarious situation as scratches...
ManPons (soon to be a registered TM). A ManPon will soak up any menstral fluids that guys who worry about such things might be leaking. I second the Shop Vac idea as well. I hear that some regions of the body do fill with sand quite often, and that nothing beats a good old Shop Vac when you need a quick fix. I motion that we make Lumpy the leader of a new, soon to be created, Anti AR Touching Up at the Spa Unit. |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 6:22:42 AM EDT
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Scratch on my AR's=Aluminum Black from Birchwood Casey
Scratch on my AK's=Black Sharpie |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 8:06:49 AM EDT
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I scratch my M16.. I am pissed... A transferrable isnt a tool. |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 8:31:10 AM EDT
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Thats where some of us differ. They are all tools, nothing more. I wouldn't expect anyone to take their AR out and mangle it for no reason, but I wouldn't want to work along side someone who was afraid to scratch or harm their weapon.
gmtmaster- You've posted several times about your RR, and I can understand its value. Don't you have a dedficated training weapon as well? |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 8:35:53 AM EDT
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I agree BUT, these guns are expensive and some people like to take care of there property for various reasons. Maybe you hit financial hard times and have to sell(God Forbid) your rifle, the resale value could be affected by the scratches... To each his own... |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 8:40:24 AM EDT
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If you are that worried about resale value that much, don't buy one. Its not a cheap "hobby".
Most scratched up receivers are easily cleaned up, and very seldom are the scratches through the anodizing. What many pepole are crying over comes off with elbow grease if the owner is that concerened. These threads come up roughly every 7-10 days. |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 8:55:39 AM EDT
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No safe queens here. Scratches make my rifle look "cool".
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Posted: 1/28/2006 9:00:38 AM EDT
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Yes..Oly 11.5" x 5.5" , BM with a CMMG 14.7" M4 and 4pos stock ( my favorite) and a std. fare 20" A2 govt profile. Excuse the multiple posts about my RR.. It is my holy grail anfd Im proud of it..I like to chime in on these "scratched it" threads as there is always a "Safe Queen" comment or 2..They are tools for some, throw it in the back of the pick up truck types, but Id venture to say that most are very concerned about their weapons care. |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 11:16:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2006 11:30:48 AM EDT
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that alumablack works pretty well...
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Posted: 1/28/2006 11:39:54 AM EDT
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Obviously no one clicked on my scratch coverup link from the first page. Here it is again...
Scratch cover ups |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 11:46:48 AM EDT
[#44]
Brilliant!
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Posted: 1/28/2006 12:06:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2006 12:11:59 PM EDT
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I'd also like to vote for camo colors of krylon
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Posted: 1/28/2006 2:55:24 PM EDT
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Sometimes the aluminum black does not get the part black enough to blend in. I use a Birchwood Casey black touch up pen (flat black) and it works pretty good. Once it cures it is pretty tough.
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Posted: 1/28/2006 2:56:44 PM EDT
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I've used black Dykem to touch up scratches on AR15 parts, it works pretty good.
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Posted: 1/28/2006 3:10:16 PM EDT
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I'm gonna try to get the guts up to tie mine to the bumper of my truck and drag it down a dirt road. I want it to look like this.
 Please don't volunteer. I've gotta do it myself. _____________________  |
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Posted: 1/28/2006 4:09:21 PM EDT
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That Israeli shot is one of my fav AR pics ever.
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