Plastidip and scope bodies

[Markit]

Anyone used plastidip to protest their scopes from scapes etc?

I have a few scopes that are on hunting rigs that are a bit glossy and am thinking of spraying them with a flat black plastidip from a can.

Obviously I would tape off the parts that need it and would do it with the scope already mounted.

Any downside?

Anyone done it? What was the result?

Thanks in advance.

Markit

 

[Butcherbill]

If solvent gets on it while cleaning it will take it right off, I know a friend had this happen with a stock. He peeled it all off and just painted it, my truck bumper was plasti dipped by a previous owner and it’s peeling like crazy from bush use. Take that as you will.

 

[Suther]

Is your main intention to protect them, or hide the glossyness?

 

[call2arms]

Why not use camo tape?

 

[kc34]

Why not use camo tape?

That's the easiest way to do it.
The tape is simple to put on and take off.

 

[Markit]

Is your main intention to protect them, or hide the glossyness?

Both.

I plastidipped the rocker panels on my Trailblazer ss a few years back to prevent rock chips. Stripping it last weekend was a biatch- tried various solvents, paint thinners, alcohol, brake clean, wd-40, goop. The stuff was surprisingly tough.