dwibzy Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Someone has scratched the stock on my s410. Needless to say im not happy but has anyone got any tips how to get them out without making it blatant Thanks fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Try and put a picture up so we can see how bad. Minor scratches can be ironed out with a steam iron and a cloth but major ones will need a little tlc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwibzy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Wot u think chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 I am not a gun stock expert but they do not look that deep to me so I would get a CLEAN soft WHITE cloth and a steam iron and with the iron on HIGH steam run the iron over them and see if they come out. Have a look on-line on You Tube as there were some great vids on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwibzy Posted September 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Ok thanks nick comments are extremley appreciated just screwing at the moment never lending it out agen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 Someone has scratched the stock on my s410. Needless to say im not happy but has anyone got any tips how to get them out without making it blatant Thanks fellas Who was some one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm no expert on this type of repair but on the face of it there seems little to steam out there, that appears to be a scratch with wood gone, not a dent, and lacquer/varnish removed. Heat/steam is a technique that is not necessarily easy to master and you could cloud the rest of the lacquer if you are not careful. It may help, but looks to me like a steam/dry, then rub down and re-lacquer may be the route if you want to get rid of it. Failing that simply try some wax/oil on it to mask/waterproof it, but don't expect that to be invisible. Maybe a professional job is required here, but that will not be cheap. Up to you, probably worth a go yourself, and then if you are not happy go professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney 66 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 looks to me from here that a light wire wool and some satin varnish on a cloth wiped over a couple of times would almost blind that, this is from experience on a barbed wire scratch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Or errr get over it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB65 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 There is one opinion that the odd scratch and dent makes a wooden stock look used and aged..... my HW97 is full of them but this was brought as a project as I do love a nice stock. My 12g has a few scratches but if you hunt with a gun and tramp through woods then it will get the odd mark. If you do decide to get a treatment kit then please check she-bay as I was just about to order a kit on-line from a very good gun company and found the same kit, brand new and unopened for £5 cheaper..... and they had free delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadioles Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 To me a gun is a tool. The metalwork that affects its use gets looked after but cosmetic damage to the woodwork is not something that I am bothered about. If I were ever to sell my guns that is the time I would want them to polish up like new. In the meantime I just want to get on and shoot with them. They are not objects of adornment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) To me a gun is a tool. The metalwork that affects its use gets looked after but cosmetic damage to the woodwork is not something that I am bothered about. If I were ever to sell my guns that is the time I would want them to polish up like new. In the meantime I just want to get on and shoot with them. They are not objects of adornment. Totally agree but for some people it isn't a tool but a part of a hobby and it can be an expensive one. I still don't like my 'tools' being knocked about or damaged especially when done by someone else. Would you borrow a new drill off someone and then send it back battered and bruised? Edited September 22, 2013 by r1steele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzdog68 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) I'd use Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil a little tiny bit on a lint free cloth and build the layers up slowly 30 minutes apart and very thinly after every two - three very thin layers lightly take back with 0000 wire wool, it worked for me when I scratched the the stock on my AL391 teknys on my jacket zip, I hate scratches on my guns so if I go shooting when its cold and need a jacket on I wrap my delicate wood stock with Polyester camo wrap, only £5 and easy to put on and take off if you wanna do a little rough shooting with your best gun like me as I don't have old tatty guns because I end up spending to much time and money doing them up Edited September 22, 2013 by blitzdog68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 looks like a nice barbed wire score there,i'm sanding down and softening the wedge shapes on my HW100 stock ATM.would walnut oil or true oil be a better finish?P.S i'm not touching the chequering bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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