margun Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hi all, I've managed to nick the lacquer on the stock (laminate) - stupidly transporting the cleaning rod in the bag with the rifle. It's only tiny but I want to make a small repair to stop any further delamination. Any tips on how to go about it? I'm thinking to use 1500grit wet and dry to clean it up, touch in with some lacquer then wet and dry again until it's smooth and polish. Is there a risk with using any particular lacquer (I.e a reaction)? It's in matte lacquer now so I was thinking just buy a small pot designed for touching up wooden floors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I have similar happen to my 75 stock, what I do is every now and again give it a gentle rub with 000 wire wool and use a clear matt spray to tart it up a bit http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjdyKXp_N7LAhXK0hoKHUs6A2EQFggzMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.homebase.co.uk%2Fen%2Fhomebaseuk%2Frust-oleum-matt-spray-paint---crystal-clear---400ml-598217&usg=AFQjCNFmeWuMw5PbabIiPPuJAsXmiWt4Dw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Thank dougy, I will probably get a can of that but apply with a small brush...this is only a tiny mark so spraying might be overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Hi I used a scratch cover product from a company called Tableu on my silver kestrel sidelock and it's very good. Available in different shades to match the wood got it on amazon. Probably not a permanent repair but covers scratches very well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Have a look at this article, some good tips on repairing laquer... http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Instrument_Finishing_and_Finish_Repair/Lacquer_drop_fill_hiding_a_scratch_on_a_customers_Les_Paul.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Have a look at this article, some good tips on repairing laquer... http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Learn_About_Instrument_Finishing_and_Finish_Repair/Lacquer_drop_fill_hiding_a_scratch_on_a_customers_Les_Paul.html Now that's a great link, many thanks, I'm going to try this. Especially like the tip with the razor blade with cellotape to make sure you only remove excess lacquer from the area of repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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