Refinishing a laminated SKS

[DILtron3000]

I have a very good looking russian SKS. The finish glows an amazing amber in the sun. It has a few spots where the clear coat (?) has been worn or scratched off. Can I refinish the stock, or just the missing spots, and still keep that deep bright glow? Or should I just leave it alone?

Thanks guys and gals!

 

[coolhandluke]

I have a very good looking russian SKS. The finish glows an amazing amber in the sun. It has a few spots where the clear coat (?) has been worn or scratched off. Can I refinish the stock, or just the missing spots, and still keep that deep bright glow? Or should I just leave it alone?

Thanks guys and gals!

Try doing a Google search on SKS or Mosin shellac repair and you should find plenty of information on how to touch up the chipped / flaking spots. You can mix your own shellac with chips and denatured alcohol or you can use the pre-mixed Zinsser amber shellac (cut slightly with DA) from Home Depot.

 

[Kyle78]

check on http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php

They have a couple guys that do refinishes, and have DIY guide.

 

[AKguy1985]

I wouldnt go so far as to refinish it. Touch it up if you can,otherwise leave it be.

 

[okla1911]

My vote is to leave that piece of history alone!

 

[Quick_Draw_McGraw]

You should post some pics as is. Always nice to see the old Russian SKS rifles.

 

[soup]

Leave it be. It is very hard to mimic the finish of an origanel Russian finish

 

[gfercaks33]

Is it the blonde finish or the red.

 

[AKguy1985]

I have a very good looking russian SKS. The finish glows an amazing amber in the sun.

Thanks guys and gals!

Is it the blonde finish or the red.

Going off what he said i'm pretty sure its red.

 

[gfercaks33]

I just went through this on my mosin

http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?175961-Tips-on-refinishing-a-mosin-stock

Look at my first pic and my finished pics. I got the Russian red pretty spot on