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Title: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: R. W. Mackey 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.

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: Horney Toad 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.

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: Blackhawk 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".

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: C Kerley 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.

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: 2treks on November 01, 2011, 06:09:00 AM

CHECK THIS OUT,

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=108892

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: 2treks 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.

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: JavelinaHink on November 01, 2011, 07:38:00 AM

Maybe this will help you out.

 http://www.craftflocking.com/index.php?pr=About_Flocking

Hink

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: R. W. Mackey 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

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: kuch 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

Title: Re: Restoring Flocked Riser
Post by: 2treks 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.