Rifle Scopes Spray the Optic?

[MikeD987]

So I'm not made of money but I did however saved up enough to pick me up a S&B 5-25. It's that desert tan color but my rifle is black. I thought about and was wondering would spraying your optic really hurt the value? Even so how would I even go about doing that with out hurting the optics function? Do we cover up the turrets and then spray or just spray over and then re-apply the numbers? Does it affect any kind of warranty? I think it be pretty bad ass to paint it all black and reapply the S&B Logo in white. What are yawl's thoughts?

 

[sib1948]

I would get some of the black Coban which is now available and wrap the scope, of course leaving the turrets exposed. It will protect from scratches and maintain the original value and future salability of the scope as your future needs change!

 

[phillipjr]

I wouldn't paint it. To me it's like spray painting your Lamborghini.

 

[sib1948]

^^^^ I couldn't have said it better!

 

[billyburl2]

Krylon is your friend. And it comes off pretty easy, and most strippers will not hurt the cerakote on the scope.

 

[Trigger Monkey]

Paint the rifle.

 

[Name Enough]

Paint the rifle.

Ditto = Paint the rifle.

 

[cramey74]

Send the stock to Custom Gun Coatings aka Short-Bus and have him lay your favorite camo paint job on it with RAL8000 in the mix. That's what I did

 

[abogue77]

Last week I spent about 3 hours removing Krylon from a BSA scope (don't ask why I spent so much time on a BSA), anyways, it cleaned up a little better than I thought, but up close you can definitely tell. I would take the advise from the above postings. Besides, regardless of the rifle color, that tan S&B looks badass IMHO. I know I would never ever spend that kind of money on a scope that's been sprayed (unprofessionally), so bad on the resale for me.

 

[ajwcotton]

That S&B tan looks like baby shit, Paint that bad boy. The stuff is meant to be shot not sit in a safe and look cool. Krylon the whole set up, and shoot it.

 

[MikeD987]

Hmm defiantly a lot of mixed responses. So far I do like the black Coban wrap. How ever painting the rifle professionally sounds good as well. Maybe the best thing is just to keep it how it is and maybe use the coban wrap then over time when things start getting scratched and banged up start looking at paint options. I really need to get that past my mind that it's not about the looks........

 

[CTown137]

My question is... are you painting it purely out of vanity or for an actual purpose?

There is no reason to add paint to a scope like that unless there is a purpose, ie. sniper/dmr profession. In which case you would want to paint the entire package to match your operational area.

If you have to have your stuff "match", I vote to paint the rifle to match the scope.

 

[abogue77]

Hmm defiantly a lot of mixed responses. So far I do like the black Coban wrap. How ever painting the rifle professionally sounds good as well. Maybe the best thing is just to keep it how it is and maybe use the coban wrap then over time when things start getting scratched and banged up start looking at paint options. I really need to get that past my mind that it's not about the looks........

I use the shit out of Coban in the hospital, I've never once thought to use in on a rifle/optic, and I don't know why because it's an excellent idea. It's not sticky and won't leave any residue while offering superb protection, and it'll look cool too. You just have to decide whether or not you're going to keep it forever (spray paint), or maybe later sell it off for another (Coban). If it takes you more than 2 seconds to decide, then you'll know.

 

[Delta4-3]

Krylon is your friend. And it comes off pretty easy, and most strippers will not hurt the cerakote on the scope.

I wouldn't let a stripper anywhere near my S&B, she'd probably pawn it!

 

[MikeD987]

My question is... are you painting it purely out of vanity or for an actual purpose?

There is no reason to add paint to a scope like that unless there is a purpose, ie. sniper/dmr profession. In which case you would want to paint the entire package to match your operational area.

If you have to have your stuff "match", I vote to paint the rifle to match the scope.

Yeah it was Vanity...... *head down in shame* No purpose so I'll leave it be

I wouldn't let a stripper anywhere near my S&B, she'd probably pawn it!

Oh God LOL I almost fell out of my chair!

 

[JL]

Camo Form® Reusable Camo Wrap: Conceal Guns and Camouflage Gear - McNett Tactical

Also protects scope against scratches and small sharp impacts.

 

[MikeD987]

Camo Form® Reusable Camo Wrap: Conceal Guns and Camouflage Gear - McNett Tactical

Also protects scope against scratches and small sharp impacts.

I think I will give this a try and wrap it with the black.
Found it on Amazon with free shipping 14.25. The McNett website charges 15.99 + 5 for shipping. Weird....
Amazon.com: McNett Camo Form Protective Camouflage Wrap 12ft roll Black 19414: Sports & Outdoors

 

[buffybuster]

My question is... are you painting it purely out of vanity or for an actual purpose?

There is no reason to add paint to a scope like that unless there is a purpose, ie. sniper/dmr profession. In which case you would want to paint the entire package to match your operational area.

If you have to have your stuff "match", I vote to paint the rifle to match the scope.

+1

Scopes and rifles are not "mated for life".

 

[scudzuki]

Camo Form® Reusable Camo Wrap: Conceal Guns and Camouflage Gear - McNett Tactical

Also protects scope against scratches and small sharp impacts.

Looks like Coban to me.

Joe

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[sib1948]

Trust me you can't beat the Coban in solid and many camo versions. Some hunter's wrap most of their barrels and stocks!

 

[RyeDaddy]

As a buyer of used stuff on forums all the time, if you spray paint that scope you are crazy. You will kill the resale value.

It would be less expensive in the long run to Cerakote the rifle if you want them to match. Or spray paint the rifle if you like, I as a buyer would have less issue buying a rifle that had been rattle canned than a scope. Anybody else with me?

 

[wvlapua]

Personally I would not paint it. If you do and want something that will be more easily removed, try plasti-dip. It will peel off when you want to change it back. No..I have never tried it on a scope but it is awesome on vehicles.

 

[Bill.]

why would you bother buying a scope that painted a specific colour and then wish to change it back to the boring black (assuming the colour)
hear that? its the sound of tipping money down the drain.

 

[Cartman]

Buy a new rifle and a new scope in black. Then you can have two sets that match!

Seriously, the Coban idea is simple yet awesome -- and not just for scopes. There's a variety of things I may try that on when I don't want them banged up, yet not marred by adhesive either. Thanks Sib1948.

 

[Blackhorse1108]

Well said.....safe queen or main boom stick? I prefer kit that is used, warn, tested! But that's just me

 

[Bear24]

Wrap it and you can change the color whenever you want. I did my
PST FFP in multicam.

 

[macfly]

I got a vinyl tape from US Nightvision corp. for the same reason, figured this way i can change up the pattern if i get bored with this one. But the scope remains pristine.

 

[postal]

I've rattle canned cheaper scopes. Now I'm torn if I'l paint my new bushy g2dmr.....

As to this 'coban' or whatever wrap.... I want to point out the obvious.

"Bear" painted his flip up covers- including the inside that would be seen..... Left a lot of black on that scope thats wrapped. But would be a LOT better than Macfly, that didnt paint the covers at all.

When I painted my Nikon, I painted EVERYTHING. Including inside/outside of the scope caps. I masked off the numbers on the turrets only. Everything else was painted.

Unlike Bear, I painted my action and the harris as well- (keep it thin! not much play on the legs). Even extended the legs for paint. There was basically NO BLACK at all except tiny rings of it around the scope turret where the markings are and the parallax knob where the markings are.

If you're gonna do it.... DO IT! Dont half ass it.

I'll probably paint my G2dmr- I'm not concerned about resale value. I had that Nikon for near 10 years- now it sits on another rifle of mine. I need more krylon colors....

 

[JB02]

That S&B tan looks like baby shit, Paint that bad boy.

Agreed!

 

[MikeD987]

Got some work done on my optic from Jerry. I think it looks pretty sweet what you guys think? 5-25 tan but with black turrets, black parallax and black vario.

 

[scudzuki]

I've rattle canned cheaper scopes. Now I'm torn if I'l paint my new bushy g2dmr.....

As to this 'coban' or whatever wrap.... I want to point out the obvious.

"Bear" painted his flip up covers- including the inside that would be seen..... Left a lot of black on that scope thats wrapped. But would be a LOT better than Macfly, that didnt paint the covers at all.

When I painted my Nikon, I painted EVERYTHING. Including inside/outside of the scope caps. I masked off the numbers on the turrets only. Everything else was painted.

Unlike Bear, I painted my action and the harris as well- (keep it thin! not much play on the legs). Even extended the legs for paint. There was basically NO BLACK at all except tiny rings of it around the scope turret where the markings are and the parallax knob where the markings are.

If you're gonna do it.... DO IT! Dont half ass it.

I'll probably paint my G2dmr- I'm not concerned about resale value. I had that Nikon for near 10 years- now it sits on another rifle of mine. I need more krylon colors....

Make sure you paint the lenses, too, you don't want any reflections messing up your paint job after all.

The S&B would look cool on any rifle if the color wasn't so terrible.
If the rifle was finished FDE, the scope might not look that bad.

OTOH, it is a S&B, and anyone who can't appreciate that shouldn't be looking at it anyway.

I wouldn't paint a $3k scope. Professionally cerakoted maybe, but no rattle can will ever come near any of my optics.

Joe

 

[MikeD987]

Make sure you paint the lenses, too, you don't want any reflections messing up your paint job after all.

The S&B would look cool on any rifle if the color wasn't so terrible.
If the rifle was finished FDE, the scope might not look that bad.

OTOH, it is a S&B, and anyone who can't appreciate that shouldn't be looking at it anyway.

I wouldn't paint a $3k scope. Professionally cerakoted maybe, but no rattle can will ever come near any of my optics.

Joe

Well here is a thought what about Black Plasti-dip I've seen this stuff on youtube they spray it directly on a car and it can peel off when you want to remove it. I think it might actually work. Spray a coat of that and then let it dry. Then later on if I want to remove the paint I could just peel it off. The results are just unknown since I haven't seen anyone do this before.

 

[ddavis]

I've bought a scope (cheap Bushnell) that had been Krylon'ed and removed. If you looked very close, you could see some tan paint in the seams, but I could have removed it with a toothbrush and some acetone. I have no problems spray painting any scope or rifle, regardless of cost, because it is so easily removable. Cerakoting is a different story because it is more permanent. If you doubt it, paint something with Krylon that you don't care about, and then try removing it with acetone. It comes right off.

 

[Smcarroll]

Krylon it. I krylon a lot of my rifles/optics.

 

[jashmore1234]

My question is... are you painting it purely out of vanity or for an actual purpose?

There is no reason to add paint to a scope like that unless there is a purpose, ie. sniper/dmr profession. In which case you would want to paint the entire package to match your operational area.

If you have to have your stuff "match", I vote to paint the rifle to match the scope.

There is nothing wrong with dressing up your bitch.