How to remove shine on new forceps??

[philip43]

I just got a new pair of Dr. Slick forcep/scissors. The finger holes have a gold finish and they are too shiney. How can I dull the finish without ruining the forceps.
Adios Philip43

[Midwest Custom Fly Rods]

Try some scotchbrite or steel wool. But most likely you will need to use something slightly more abrasive like some 240-280 grit sandpaper. Just don't go too crazy with the paper and you should be fine.

Steve

[Steven]

When you drop them in the drink or in the tall grass, you'll be glad they're shiny.

Anyway, if you're really paranoid about it, get some electricians tape and start wrapping.

I have a pair of these. I can't say for sure, but I'm reasonably certain that they are minor contributors to my inability to catch every fish in a creek.

[Steve Molcsan]

I know what you mean about shine, my buddy is bald , I insisted he wear a hat and my fish catch rate went up ten fold....

[whatfly]

You could spray them with a dark colored Plasti Dip. My solution was to relegate that pair to situations where I could where them under a jacket, and pick up a less shiny pair for the vest. YMMV.

[krauseb]

I just got a new pair of Dr. Slick forcep/scissors. The finger holes have a gold finish and they are too shiney. How can I dull the finish without ruining the forceps.
Adios Philip43

Why didn't you just buy black ones?

[Uncle Jesse]

I know what you mean about shine, my buddy is bald , I insisted he wear a hat and my fish catch rate went up ten fold....

Hey, watch the bald remarks, just because you are cultivating the outside of your skull instead of the inside.

[maodiver]

Below the gold...are they shiny silver? Whatever you do to the silver, do to the gold!

Clip them inside your vest.


Spray them with flat black paint

Sandblaster...then the silver will be shiny too!!

[Cowpokey]

Hey, watch the bald remarks, just because you are cultivating the outside of your skull instead of the inside.

God only made so many perfect heads...the rest he covered with hair.

[NJTroutbum]

I wouldn't worry about it personally.