Hi-
I need to do some touch-up work on a Marlin 189SS stock, and I understand that Marlin uses a finish called "Mar-Shield". I don't see that this finish is available retail, so was wondering what I could use to do spot repair to avoid having to refinish the entire stock? Is Mar-Shield a varnish, lacquer, or polyurethane? Thanks,
Jon
Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
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Re: Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
In my opinion, mar-shield is a joke and should be taken off and replaced with nearly anything 
To me, it looks like a Hershy Bar has been rubbed all over the wood.
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Re: Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
Well, that was helpful but I'll be darned if I'll use my chocolate to rub down my stocks. If I did, how the heck would I keep my weight up.BlaineG wrote:In my opinion, mar-shield is a joke and should be taken off and replaced with nearly anything
As for "jon1895's" question -- Give Marlin a call and ask them what base they use for their stock finish.
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Re: Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
Really......with the MarShield gone and some decent oil based finish, you can see the grain of your beautiful wood.
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Re: Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
I called Marlin this morning, and all of the Techs that could answer the question are gone until 1st week of August, so I intend to check back with them. I agree about the Mar-Shield. I haven't seen that it protects that well, and intend on refinishing at some point with the oil - just didn't want to do it right now.
Jon
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Re: Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
Believe it or not, Mar-Shield is an electrostatically applied finish.
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Re: Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
Regardless, it does not spark my interest....jdad wrote:Believe it or not, Mar-Shield is an electrostatically applied finish.
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Re: Mar-Shield finish on Marlin?
BlaineG wrote:Regardless, it does not spark my interest....jdad wrote:Believe it or not, Mar-Shield is an electrostatically applied finish.
Not arguing with you about the aesthetics, but just wanted to post an fyi, about the extra work required to clean the pores out before refinishing.
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