"dulling down" bright anodizing?

[1911]

Is there a way, physically, chemically, etc, to take the factory sheen off of bright, glossy anodizing?....I was just given a like-new Tasco scope and want to just knock down the gloss...It's going on a hunting rifle...

Thanks for any advice here...

 

[chuck furniss]

Is there a way, physically, chemically, etc, to take the factory sheen off of bright, glossy anodizing?....I was just given a like-new Tasco scope and want to just knock down the gloss...It's going on a hunting rifle...

Thanks for any advice here...

If your scope is true anodizing,[not paint] the gloss finish is the result of the polishing of the scope. the black [or any other color] is the result of dye which is applyed and actually penetrates the metal after a acid bath,
therefore it cannot be changed without a complete refinish.
However you can try some of the water soluable camo sprays or camo tape found at archery stores.
Hope this has helped you.

Chuck.

 

[John S]

Fog it

It would be easy to get some flat black spray paint or what ever color you like.

Stand back and just give it a light spray.

Use foam cutouts to cover lens and blue masking tape on other places as necessary.

That little extra paint really helps hold the scope in the rings.