barrel scratches

kx592 · December 3, 2009, 02:19 PM

Well I managed to scratch the barrel is a few places on the brand new 590 when installing a tac. light on it

I live in NJ so humidity is always rather high and im worried if i forget to wipe it down once in awhile it will rust. Is there anything I can do or apply to the scratches to prevent rust? Any sort of paint i could use? Thanks!

BigJimP · December 3, 2009, 02:26 PM

Clean it good / put a light coat of oil on it - or maybe some wax and it should work pretty well.

If its a "flat black" finish - you could mask it off / spray it with a little "flat black high temp spray paint" - the kind they use for chimney's, inside fireplaces, woodstoves, etc ...

Another easy fix - is a black permanent marker pen ....

Evan Thomas · December 3, 2009, 04:48 PM

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Well I managed to scratch the barrel is a few places on the brand new 590 when installing a tac. light on it

That's a good start. Now take it out and shoot it a lot. It needs WEAR MARKS to look really good.

And, yes, a light coat of oil, or rubbing it down after use with a silicone-impregnated cloth, will keep the rust demon at bay...

zippy13 · December 3, 2009, 06:21 PM

Vanya is correct about wear marks giving a gun a look of distinction. But "idiot marks" are a different story. I don't blame you for wanting them gone. You may want to go whole hog… did you know, Mossberg offers barrel services at VERY attractive prices. Refinishing starts at only $35!
Check out http://www.mossberg.com/content.asp?...ection=service

nutty ned · December 3, 2009, 07:33 PM

Heavy coat of breakfree on the scratches. not so much that it will run.

kx592 · December 4, 2009, 08:46 AM

Well most of them are on the mag. tube as well

hogdogs · December 4, 2009, 09:47 AM

If it is a blued or black, I just use sharpie marker...

It does inhibit rust. We learned this by coloring hook tips and barbs for offshore fishing. No rust until full immersion and use in saltwater

Brent

kx592 · December 4, 2009, 09:49 AM

I tried the marker but its to bright and looks really off

RoscoeC · December 4, 2009, 10:42 AM

Invest eleven bucks. This stuff is really good on scratches and scuffs. Coat well with oil or wax after us use it and you will have affected a more permanent repair than magic marker.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...XPHO_BLUE_reg_

kx592 · December 4, 2009, 12:27 PM

thats more along the lines I was looking for, thank you ill give it a try

December 3, 2009, 02:19 PM	#1
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 645	barrel scratches Well I managed to scratch the barrel is a few places on the brand new 590 when installing a tac. light on it I live in NJ so humidity is always rather high and im worried if i forget to wipe it down once in awhile it will rust. Is there anything I can do or apply to the scratches to prevent rust? Any sort of paint i could use? Thanks!

December 4, 2009, 10:42 AM	#9
RoscoeC Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2006 Location: DFW Metromess Posts: 562	Invest eleven bucks. This stuff is really good on scratches and scuffs. Coat well with oil or wax after us use it and you will have affected a more permanent repair than magic marker. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...XPHO_BLUE_reg_ __________________ “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." --Helen Keller "Do not cry havoc when you should but hunt with modest warrant." --William Shakespeare Glock Certified Armorer NRA Life Member

December 3, 2009, 02:26 PM	#2
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Clean it good / put a light coat of oil on it - or maybe some wax and it should work pretty well. If its a "flat black" finish - you could mask it off / spray it with a little "flat black high temp spray paint" - the kind they use for chimney's, inside fireplaces, woodstoves, etc ... Another easy fix - is a black permanent marker pen ....

December 3, 2009, 06:21 PM	#4
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Vanya is correct about wear marks giving a gun a look of distinction. But "idiot marks" are a different story. I don't blame you for wanting them gone. You may want to go whole hog… did you know, Mossberg offers barrel services at VERY attractive prices. Refinishing starts at only $35! Check out http://www.mossberg.com/content.asp?...ection=service

December 3, 2009, 07:33 PM	#5
nutty ned Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 765	Heavy coat of breakfree on the scratches. not so much that it will run.

December 4, 2009, 08:46 AM	#6
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 645	Well most of them are on the mag. tube as well

December 4, 2009, 09:47 AM	#7
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	If it is a blued or black, I just use sharpie marker... It does inhibit rust. We learned this by coloring hook tips and barbs for offshore fishing. No rust until full immersion and use in saltwater Brent

December 4, 2009, 09:49 AM	#8
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 645	I tried the marker but its to bright and looks really off

December 4, 2009, 12:27 PM	#10
kx592 Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2009 Posts: 645	thats more along the lines I was looking for, thank you ill give it a try