Wingman Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi Guys I have a nice AYA No.3, which although has a rather plain lacquered stock I rather like the finish that's there. The stock has a few surface scratches here and there, nothing bad just what looks to be surface damage to the hard lacquer finish. I don't really think the gun needs a full strip and refinish but I wouldn't mind trying to polish some of the scratches out. Looking at a few youtube videos there seems to be a product in the US called "Markron Scratch Remover" but this doesn't seem to be available here in the UK. Also toyed with the idea of some automotive product like T-Cut but haven't tried it for fear of damage... So just wondered from the PW gurus if there are any methods, products or tricks that people have employed to smarten up a scratched lacquer finish? As always any advice is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Have a read up on something called "rottern stone". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 If they are fairly deep,its easier to strip it.. To much effort to try and bring it Flat mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I've used t-cut, no problem at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 If they are fairly deep,its easier to strip it.. To much effort to try and bring it Flat mate. Not deep at all just surface. I've used t-cut, no problem at all. Hey Will can you give me some more details on how tcutting worked out when you did it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just go for it, if it don't come out as you want then strip it and refinish. Put the t cut onto s damp soft cloth never direct to the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Exactly the same method when doing a car, smear some over the area leave to dry to a haze then rub it off with a soft cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Ok will have a crack at this. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Have a read up on something called "rottern stone". I've just ordered some pumice stone powder which does the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I've just ordered some pumice stone powder which does the same thing. Pumice stone comes in differant grades, rotten stone, is the finest grade you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Pumice stone comes in differant grades, rotten stone, is the finest grade you can get. Oh right that's good to know. The one I've ordered is grade 1 ultra fine. Cheer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted March 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi all seen it on eBay will order some any advice on how to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted March 16, 2017 Report Share Posted March 16, 2017 You mix it into paste.you could first try with a dampish cloth and rub it in .then clean it of.see if that has done anything.if not then the finest grit paper 1200 or 1500 and use it like you would wet and dry. Keep check to see how its going .if you get to were you think it right i would then give it a light waxing .there are people using it on youtube . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgpw Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Get rid of the lacquer and use boiled linseed oil to treat the wood, let it soak in, rub off the excess and rub with a soft cloth, just done my Browning A1 and it looks so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 With rottenstone, dip your atch in linseed oil or water as a lubricant, then in the powder, only rub in single direction with the grain, this stuff will cut through the laquer to bare wood in no time, so be very careful, keep the cloth damp with your lubricant of choice and use the powder sparingly. Dont mix it, dont rub in circular motions or you are creating more work, look at guitar finshers and scratch repairs on you tube and the like, they put on a great finish and also will show you how to repair scratches and deep ones at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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