barrel scratches

[kx592]

Well I managed to scratch the barrel is a few places on the brand new 590 when installing a tac. light on it I live in NJ so humidity is always rather high and im worried if i forget to wipe it down once in awhile it will rust. Is there anything I can do or apply to the scratches to prevent rust? Any sort of paint i could use? Thanks!

 

[BigJimP]

Clean it good / put a light coat of oil on it - or maybe some wax and it should work pretty well.

If its a "flat black" finish - you could mask it off / spray it with a little "flat black high temp spray paint" - the kind they use for chimney's, inside fireplaces, woodstoves, etc ...

Another easy fix - is a black permanent marker pen ....

 

[Evan Thomas]

Well I managed to scratch the barrel is a few places on the brand new 590 when installing a tac. light on it

That's a good start. Now take it out and shoot it a lot. It needs WEAR MARKS to look really good.

And, yes, a light coat of oil, or rubbing it down after use with a silicone-impregnated cloth, will keep the rust demon at bay...

 

[zippy13]

Vanya is correct about wear marks giving a gun a look of distinction. But "idiot marks" are a different story. I don't blame you for wanting them gone. You may want to go whole hog… did you know, Mossberg offers barrel services at VERY attractive prices. Refinishing starts at only $35!
Check out http://www.mossberg.com/content.asp?ID=496&section=service

 

[nutty ned]

Heavy coat of breakfree on the scratches. not so much that it will run.

 

[kx592]

Well most of them are on the mag. tube as well

 

[hogdogs]

If it is a blued or black, I just use sharpie marker... It does inhibit rust. We learned this by coloring hook tips and barbs for offshore fishing. No rust until full immersion and use in saltwater
Brent

 

[kx592]

I tried the marker but its to bright and looks really off

 

[RoscoeC]

Invest eleven bucks. This stuff is really good on scratches and scuffs. Coat well with oil or wax after us use it and you will have affected a more permanent repair than magic marker.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1072/Product/OXPHO_BLUE_reg_

 

[kx592]

thats more along the lines I was looking for, thank you ill give it a try