Genesius Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 There’s a couple of scratches on my MK70. Someone has told me it’s not an oil finish. It’s not a gloss finish, more satin. A light sand or wire wool would fix it but how would I finish it afterwards if it’s not oil? And ideas/advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Put a gloss finish on and knock it back with oooo grade wire wool to achieve the same finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesius Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, figgy said: Put a gloss finish on and knock it back with oooo grade wire wool to achieve the same finish. That’s not a bad idea. What is the standard finish on a miroku mk70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Not a clue, but true oil would be about right after being knocked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 If its anything like my MK70 (2014 model) its an oil finish but they seem to vary. On previous occasions I have used ultra fine wire wool and also TCUT to dress down small scratches and then apply a small amount of boiled linseed oil using your finger to finish it. Use a small amount and rub it until your finger gets hot, and re apply if needed. But its a gun and its going to get minor scratches with use, unless its a nasty gouge I wouldn't worry about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Genesius said: That’s not a bad idea. What is the standard finish on a miroku mk70 Grade 1is lacquer and, grades 3 and 5 are oil finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genesius Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) I’m not too troubled by the scratches as they are ok the underside of the stock. They are noticeable and repairing them would leave the stock in almost perfect condition. It’s grade 1, so is there a lacquer available that will match or am I best off to paint in a bit of gloss finish and flat it back as previously suggested? Edited February 11, 2019 by Genesius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchstone Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 My brother recently had a small dink taken out of the forend of his two month old 525. He took it to a French polisher rather than a gunsmith/stocker. I have yet to see the repair but apparently it's invisible. Good luck, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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