Scratches on my scope

[Outandabout]

Hi all
I have just removed my MTC viper scope off my gun and when I have removed the mounts there is some quite heavy scratches under the mounts. As I want to move the mounts, has anybody any idea how i can repair the scratches and get it back to the original colour.
I have messaged MTC to see if they do some sort of repair service but as yet they have not replied.
Hope somebody can help me out.
Cheers
Kevin

[Blackbaronfish]

Not sure if you could touch them up. Most will leave them as they will be covered by the mounts again.

BBF

[Outandabout]

If i could get the right type and colour of paint i would attemp it myself, bit i dont know what type of colouring/paint is used on the scope. As i would like to change the position of the mounts it would stand out like a sore thumb if i didnt do something with the marks. I would like to keep it in its original colour.
Kevin

[billywhizz]

kevin ,ive used satin matt black spray paint form car parts shops before ,its a very close match ,its about £ 3-4 a ti spray tin. hope this helps.

[james79]

Its surprising what you can hide with a fine permanent marker, it depends how much of a perfectionist you are but worse case scenario even the most permanent of markers come of with a bit of solvent. Might be worth a try even if its just a temporary patch up

[Mason]

What part of the mount has scratched the scope tube?

[Phil B]

I'd go for the fine permanent marker pen.

[Outandabout]

It looks like the tube has been twisted inside the mount causing it to scrape the tube. I got the scope off my nephew with the mounts already on it. He never mentioned any marks when i got it but it must have been done before i got it.
I am going to try the permanent marker and see what happens.
MTC say the scope is not painted/treated. That it is the natural colour when the procees is complete.
Kevin

[DESERT FOX]

What about using some carbon wrap to cover them up.
Or have the scope dipped with a new finish