Mag Cap Restore

kelby · #1 02-23-2012, 01:54 PM

When restoring an old mag, how do you make an old faded cap look "new"? I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it. I am not too cheap to buy a new cap, but for some mags, they aren't available. I have seen some mags that look brand new, but I am sure they are not. Thanks, Kelby

Junkologist · #2 02-23-2012, 05:15 PM

I've painted the caps gloss black in the past. You can't tell the difference from a new one.

Michael E. McCracken · #3 02-23-2012, 07:27 PM

I have used black shoe polish. The oils in the polish will give it a shine for a while. After some time it will look just black. Great for those wheather beaten grayish mag caps.

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Mag Cap Restore

When restoring an old mag, how do you make an old faded cap look "new"? I'm sure this has been...