So no judging me, but I had an actress sign one of my rifle scopes recently. Standard matte leupold, signed with a silver sharpie. I"m wondering if there's something I can spray on there to protect it from rubbing off? I do have a can of clear coat from acrylic but didn't know if that would be the best option.
Protecting an autograph on a scope.
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Dfariswheel
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Best option might be a clear coat from Cerakote....
https://www.cerakote.com/finishes/?tab=coatings&cat=CLEAR
Buy an air curing type, and before using on THE scope, test it on a cheap scope or some anodized aluminum with the same type of ink or marker used on the original.
https://www.cerakote.com/finishes/?tab=coatings&cat=CLEAR
Buy an air curing type, and before using on THE scope, test it on a cheap scope or some anodized aluminum with the same type of ink or marker used on the original.
I can't help myself, but I will judge you quietly.
Maybe a flat urithane could be sprayed over it after masking off the rest of the scope. You may want to work on getting a good picture of the signature, print and frame it. My guess is what ever you do to protect the signature will fail in the future. Firearms see a lot of oils, solvents and weather.
Good luck.
Maybe a flat urithane could be sprayed over it after masking off the rest of the scope. You may want to work on getting a good picture of the signature, print and frame it. My guess is what ever you do to protect the signature will fail in the future. Firearms see a lot of oils, solvents and weather.
Good luck.
FrankenMauser
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Test a sample under automotive clear coat.
If it holds up, spray the original with it.
If it holds up, spray the original with it.
Remington74
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Agree with jmr40.
Maybe put it in a shadowbox and put it on the mantle piece or hang it on the wall.
Maybe put it in a shadowbox and put it on the mantle piece or hang it on the wall.
Jim Watson
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Me, too; what actress and was she in character for a part or was she at a shooting range like regular folks?
Also agree with jmr40.
I will point out that if it could have collector value (say an example of a rifle used by the actress in a movie) it might do better to leave it on the original item.
Also would be more valuable if you have a picture of her using it (best) or signing or holding it. If you have those I would just put it up and hope it appreciates.
I will point out that if it could have collector value (say an example of a rifle used by the actress in a movie) it might do better to leave it on the original item.
Also would be more valuable if you have a picture of her using it (best) or signing or holding it. If you have those I would just put it up and hope it appreciates.
Probably a Porn Star! I'm sorry I couldn't resist. 
I can't imagine any current big named actress that would be caught signing a product associated with firearms. Angelina Jolie possibly, I know shes been known to be pro-gun. Maybe Wonder Woman Gal Gadot, she served in the IDF.
I can't imagine any current big named actress that would be caught signing a product associated with firearms. Angelina Jolie possibly, I know shes been known to be pro-gun. Maybe Wonder Woman Gal Gadot, she served in the IDF.
"...take the scope off and put it away..." Yep. Kind of depends on who she is though. snicker.
Mind you, some of Sharpie's ink have something they call Smear Guard ink. Call 'em and ask if the silver has it.
https://www.sharpie.com/contact-us
Mind you, some of Sharpie's ink have something they call Smear Guard ink. Call 'em and ask if the silver has it.
https://www.sharpie.com/contact-us
I'm not worried about value and the ultimate plan is to retire the scope. Currently the rifle only gets occasional range use and PRS which is done for the year so maybe by next year I can drum up a replacement for it and just retire that scope.
It was Amy Jo Johnson, original pink ranger, but also played a SWAT member on the show Flashpoint which was a personal favorite of mine. She often served as one of the team snipers on the show and the rifle the scope currently sits on was nicknamed after her character on Flashpoint. She was at NY Comic Con this year and I just thought it'd be cool and different to have her sign that.
It was Amy Jo Johnson, original pink ranger, but also played a SWAT member on the show Flashpoint which was a personal favorite of mine. She often served as one of the team snipers on the show and the rifle the scope currently sits on was nicknamed after her character on Flashpoint. She was at NY Comic Con this year and I just thought it'd be cool and different to have her sign that.
If you spray something over it, don't get in a hurry. If you get it actually wet with the coating, it will probably make the ink run/smear. You need to do very light coats and keep coating it (following the spray instructions in terms of time between coats) until you have enough thickness on it to protect it.
Terrierman
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Get a piece of that super tough clear tape that is put on the back of the dog tags that pet stores sell.