Scratched the barel now what?

[pershing]

So taking off the stupid flash hidder i now got a big white band around my barrel. Any ideas? Can I just apply the re-blueing stuff on it?

 

[shawn mccarver]

Why did you feel the need to remove a perfectly good flash hider? And, how did you do it to end up with that result?

To answer your question, I am not sure what you mean by "apply the re-blueing stuff on it."

 

[Majorlk]

Just throw a barrel shroud on it and you'll never see the damage.

Or re-blue.

 

[Dirt Dart]

Get yourself some Brownell's Oxpho-Blue creme. You won't be able to match the finish, but the color will be pretty close. Or, like the Major said, cover it up with an extended shroud or flash hider.

Just as a heads up: if your going to attempt removing a flash hider, I would recommend you get yourself a good 3/4" thin machinist's crowfoot socket and a long 3/8 drive breaker bar. Or a good armorer's tool and a length of pipe for a breaker bar.

Also, some high temp polymide tape for the barrel is always a good precaution against slips. I always wrap my barrels to guard against the latter, and in case I have to heat the flash hider to get it off.

 

[TYSTYX]

If all else fails, Duracoat it.

 

[BlueLizard]

Just throw a barrel shroud on it and you'll never see the damage.

S'what I'm planning to do!

 

[roadkill45]

did it slip in your vise where you had it clamped? that's the only way i can see it way down there. i put my barrel in my vice as close as the hider as possible and use a standard whatever size box end wrench, heat the **** out of the hider with a propane torch...comes right off.

i read a lot here that people are having a hard time getting theses off. i wonder if they changed to a stronger locktite at the factory.

 

[Majorlk]

i read a lot here that people are having a hard time getting theses off. i wonder if they changed to a stronger locktite at the factory.

That's a real possibility. Anything stronger than Blue can be a dog to get off; Heat is virtually always required.

Also, Loctite makes Loctite CleanUp Solvent to disolve the set up stuff.
It contains N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone. Comes in a 3 oz. bottle.

 

[roadkill45]

on things like FH's i use a drop of clear fingernail polish, never had a problem....Glock front sites....Red/Black loctite!!

 

[Bkreutz]

Just shoot it, the appearance may bother you but nobody else is going to notice what your barrel looks like. (at least not at the range, other places IDK)

 

[Gunslinger808]

i wonder if they changed to a stronger locktite at the factory.

Yeah, I had to heat mine to get it off, it was still a bugger!

As to the marks, just get some Birchwood Casey Super Blue, it goes on cold with a rag, and will at least make it more presentable.

 

[pershing]

Guys, I used vise jaws, 2x4's, heat and none of it worked. I had to use pliers with some padding to stop the slippage. I was under the impression the aluminum would not scratch the steel. But I got now a white band. I do have the barrel shroud. However it has holes and you can see the white. Will try some of the reblueing stuff or paint the area. Thanks for the input guys.

 

[Smitty357]

Dont worry the inside of the barrel is already scratched. So it isnt going to hurt making the outside match.

If you want it to stay pretty. Do urself a favor and either sll it or never take it out of ur safe. There is no sense in worrying about a pretty weapon. If ur life ever depends on it, i doubt the intruder is going to say "hey whats that scratch on ur barrel from".

 

[Dirt Dart]

Guys, I used vise jaws, 2x4's, heat and none of it worked. I had to use pliers with some padding to stop the slippage.

I've had similar problems in the past.

The best thing I have found that works every time are the SCG AR-15/M16 ACCU-GRIP BARREL VISE JAWS
(you can run a search on the Brownell's site). Chuck the barrel up in these with a little rosin, and presto. Although you still may need a torch.

 

[rt9bil]

I have a benelli shotgun that had scratches all over it from hunting. I picked up some high temp ceramic spray paint in flat black and painted the barrel then baked it on w/ a heat gun. Worked great and is really durable. Might be a cheap option.

 

[pershing]

Paint is an option. What kind of paint easily accessible would work?

 

[telero]

Were you using aluminum vice jaws? I've just used some talc powder in the jaws I have and that helped get a better grip without causing any finish problems.

I also read somewhere (not sure if it was here or another forum) that the band you see when the barrel slipped in the jaws (if they were aluminum) might be some aluminum that transfered to the barrel. Use some fine steel wool around the marks and see if it comes off.

 

[Majorlk]

Paint is an option. What kind of paint easily accessible would work?

No, you do not want to paint the barrel, it will not hold up to the heat. Duracoat is an option, though, but if all you are worried about is some scratches on the barrel, why go to the bother and expense?

Just put some bluing compound on it and get back to shooting. If scratches are going to bother you all that much, you need to just hang the rifle on the wall and look at it; Scratches and other wear is a fact of life for firearms that are actually used. I have a 4" Colt Python that's worth four times what my 15-22 is worth and the bluing is gone on either side of the muzzle from holster wear. Big deal.

 

[Jswiney9]

personally..... i wouldnt worry about it. Scratches and bumps and bruises are what they are made for.

 

[Gatillo]

A Little Black Sharpie Goes A Long Way.