sharp_shooter Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 After going out shooting last night my gun got wet but by the time i got home i had forgotten i needed to dry it. It had been in the gunbag for 17hrs until i removed it. I have now cleaned the barrel and stock with oil then rubbed over the metal work with a hard cloth which removed the rust but this left little silver patches so i painted over them but it doesn't look quite right anymore. Is there anything more i can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammergun Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 I'm afraid ther isn't, short of stripping the gun down into its components and sending it away to be redone (expensive). Gun blue in a bottle won't work as air rifle barrels are usually blacked and not blued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp_shooter Posted May 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 Is it worth investing in the cammo gun tape which just sticks to your gun and prevents rust and scratches as well as the extra concealment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTA Posted May 9, 2004 Report Share Posted May 9, 2004 Hi Sharp Shooter, I think it is a good idea to go with the tape to prevent rust. I have certainly done that with my airgun. But don´t use any form for No-Mar gun tape (cloth tape) because they hold damp and then your gun will rust again. The only thing you should use of tape is Camoclad´s stuff - it can´t hold any damp, plus it also give some non-slip qualities and a guarantee that it will not damage the surface of your gun. After my opinion, the best camo tape on the market - nothing can beat it. If you are lucky you can find it in UK, but else you have to get it from USA. I got my piece of Camoclad from SignSpecialist in USA. Cheers - Bolta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp_shooter Posted May 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 i have ordered the No-Mar gun tape (cloth tape) already. Is there anyway to coat this with something water proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTA Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi, I don´t know if you can find something to waterproof it, maybe silicone or other products for shoes/walking boots. But I am affraid that you got the wrong type of tape. But try it out and see how it works. If you don´t get the results you wanted - then turn to Camoclad. It is certainly better after my opinion. Cheers - Bolta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Sharp. I Cammoed up a gun once with realtree camo tape.... what a big mistake. Looked a complete mess and when i tried to get it off... well it was stuck like s##t to a blanket. Take my advice and dont bother. A friend of mine degreased is gun, masked up the stock and forend and sprayed it up with grey, beige and olive green car paint. finished it off with a coat of matt lacquer and it looks bloody fantastic. You dont have to be particularly arty farty to do it just take a little time over the masking and apply the paint thinly. FM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTA Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hi FM, You should have tried the Camoclad instead. I can guarantee you it can be taken off again without any troubles. Again - the only camo tape you should go after on the market is Camoclad. The best of all camo tapes! Cheers - Bolta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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