Repair of high gloss plastic finish?

JPG · November 12, 2002, 03:42 PM

I picked up a rimfire with a factory hard poly finish, it has some scratches on the finish but not the wood. Any easy repair?

The proper repair would probably be a total strip of the finish and reapply a coating like the manufacturer's original. (Weatherby).

Ideas and information would help! TIA, JPG

James K · November 12, 2002, 10:36 PM

I have fixed that kind of thing with a small brush and polyurethane. You can buy the stuff in small cans, and if you do it right, you can blend it in perfectly. Clear nail polish will also work (and comes with a brush), but the polyurethane is more durable.

Jim

sleeping dog · November 13, 2002, 12:46 PM

You may be able to rub out the scratches if they are shallow. Auto rubbing compound or wood-finish rottenstone should work.

Regards.

November 12, 2002, 03:42 PM	#1
JPG Junior Member Join Date: December 25, 2000 Posts: 6	Repair of high gloss plastic finish? I picked up a rimfire with a factory hard poly finish, it has some scratches on the finish but not the wood. Any easy repair? The proper repair would probably be a total strip of the finish and reapply a coating like the manufacturer's original. (Weatherby). Ideas and information would help! TIA, JPG

November 12, 2002, 10:36 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have fixed that kind of thing with a small brush and polyurethane. You can buy the stuff in small cans, and if you do it right, you can blend it in perfectly. Clear nail polish will also work (and comes with a brush), but the polyurethane is more durable. Jim

November 13, 2002, 12:46 PM	#3
sleeping dog Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2000 Location: MI Posts: 536	You may be able to rub out the scratches if they are shallow. Auto rubbing compound or wood-finish rottenstone should work. Regards.