Paint over spray on scope lens

[Kwaynem]

i had the lenses taped off on a old scop that was scratched up (the body) and apparently the tape come loose on one end and there are a few speckles from the spray can of flat black paint. Any suggestions on cleaning up?

 

[LoonWulf]

Alcohol and a lens cleaning cloth.
Q-tips and cotton balls work well to

 

[bearleft]

If it's glass you can use almost anything. Mineral spirits is mild up to lacquer thinner that is AGGRESSIVE!!

 

[RedlegRick]

Had the same problem. Nail polish remover and a cotton swab worked for me. Get the straight acetone stuff, not the stuff with the vitamin E and panthenol. Leaves oily residue behind. Pour a little in the cap and gently dab with a damp end, use the other to dry it off and then clean normally and you'll be all good.

 

[Kwaynem]

Got it with alcohol thanks guys

 

[LoonWulf]

If it's glass you can use almost anything. Mineral spirits is mild up to lacquer thinner that is AGGRESSIVE!!

Gotta watch out for the coatings, otherwise I agree.

 

[Kwaynem]

I don’t plan on leaving this scope on long just long enough to try some loads the one that came on it the orange triangle at 100 yards was blurry

 

[AlexanderA]

Gotta watch out for the coatings, otherwise I agree.

Yes, the danger in getting too aggressive with the cleaning is that you might mess up the anti-reflective coating. A few black specks won't be visible through the scope. In fact, an old trick among cameramen is to use a fine-tip black marker on surface lens scratches.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Glass cleaner that contains ammonia.