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Offline R. W. Mackey

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Restoring Flocked Riser
« on: October 31, 2011, 11:33:00 AM »
I have an early 70's Bear Mag Flocked riser. I have abused it over the years and would like to have it refinished, can someone tell me if this can be done and if so who does it.  Thanks RW.
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Offline Horney Toad

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2011, 08:43:00 PM »
I don't know about the flocked finish, but it can be stripped down and painted. A lot of people give the risers a camo dipped finish which is really nice.

Offline Blackhawk

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2011, 08:58:00 PM »
I believe John Sullins from Alabama has experience with this, and it's very nice.  

He is on tradgang as "Cherokee Scout".
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Offline C Kerley

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 01:36:00 AM »
If you're just wanting a new finish, I've read on here somewhere about having them sandblasted and either powdercoated or spray-bombed.  The pictures of each looked great.

Offline 2treks

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2011, 06:09:00 AM »
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Offline 2treks

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2011, 06:10:00 AM »
Also, The painting/powdercoating is good. Kuch has do some of his own. I am sure others have as well.
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Offline JavelinaHink

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2011, 07:38:00 AM »
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Offline R. W. Mackey

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2011, 10:15:00 AM »
Thanks everyone, especially Chuck.  Don't know how I missed that thread, but thats exactly what I'm looking for.  Will give Jim a call and see what he can do.  RW
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Offline kuch

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2011, 06:57:00 PM »
I did not respond because of the specifics of "reflocking"   ...refinishing with paint is all I have done . Fun and easy ....love the Mags...perfect canvas for a do-it -yourself restore or put your own little touches on 'em

Offline 2treks

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Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2011, 07:58:00 PM »
That was my referance for your re-do Chad. That cool paint job you did. So we have Re-flock or re-paint. Lots of options.
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