grahamneilclark Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Hi all, I went clay pigeon shooting this morning and when I finished A sporting/compact instead of putting the gun down then taking out my hearing protection I tried to juggle the gun at the same time and as the gun went to fall I went to grab it and cut my little finger on the sharp bit of the ejector, the gun fell on its side and ive slightly scratched the barrel a couple of light dents to the fore end piece and some small but deep dents to the cheek piece absolutley GUTTED. Is there any way of getting this fixed as it is a brand new gun and would like to restore it to its former self or as close as possible and help or advice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamneilclark Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Just to add it a Winchester select 2 TOP COTE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift4me Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Depending on the type of finish on the stock, you might be able to steam the dents out. If not an oiled finish, there isn't much you can do. On the barrel, there are some great products for bluing small areas. Tell us what the gun is, or better yet post some photos. I can feel your pain all the way from here. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) Is it oiled or varnished? pinprick the wood in the dents then put a wet cloth over, then use an iron[hot] this will create steam, swell the grain and lift the dent. Edited January 31, 2010 by GRAM71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamneilclark Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Depending on the type of finish on the stock, you might be able to steam the dents out. If not an oiled finish, there isn't much you can do. On the barrel, there are some great products for bluing small areas. Tell us what the gun is, or better yet post some photos. I can feel your pain all the way from here. Pete Im struggling with the photos as there not great quality its a winchester select 2 TOPCOTE the scratches are very light on the barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm1968 Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Is it oiled or varnished? pinprick the wood in the dents then put a wet cloth over, then use an iron[hot] this will create steam, swell the grain and lift the dent. This works well, but use a soldering iron on the smaller dents.It keeps the steam more local to the damaged area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delbert Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 This works well, but use a soldering iron on the smaller dents.It keeps the steam more local to the damaged area. I use similar the traditional hot dessert spoon to raise dents and scratches but as it has a Topcote finish which is a coloured varnish sprayed to give a better grained look I'd been seeking advice off the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamneilclark Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 As its a topcote the finish is like a hard glossy type finish so im struggling with the dents ive got the dents out of the cheqering on the fore end piece with the iron no probs thanks for the tip if I take it to a local gun shop will they have the means repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 The problem is that this is how stock makers repair stocks, you may be able to use wax fillers, the likes of which cabinet makers and antique restorers use, but they will be visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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