Paint on CG-5 Mount

[skir]

Whilst moving the mount around on top of the tripod I've managed t scratch the top of the tripod. The paint appears to be particularly soft. From searching this seems to be a common issue. I'd like to try and re-paint it, but obviously want the best match possible.

Does anyone know of the best paint and colour code to use?

[martindf3]

Whilst moving the mount around on top of the tripod I've managed t scratch the top of the tripod. The paint appears to be particularly soft. From searching this seems to be a common issue. I'd like to try and re-paint it, but obviously want the best match possible.

Does anyone know of the best paint and colour code to use?

I want to know this one as well .. But black .blackboard paint has hundreds of uses and is cheap from Wilkinson

[Uranium235]

Its completley normal with this mount. The more you use it (eg: polar align it), the more wear and tear you will get where the mount meets the tripod top. Best solution I found was to grease the top of the tripod, that way there is reduced friction and it makes polar alignment a bit less of a finger shredding experience.

I just left mine, its aluminium so it wont rust. And when the mount is on top - you wont see it anyway

[skir]

Very true, but it is blumming annoying for something that is virtually brand new.

I wonder if there is anything you could paint the top with that was both a god match and more durable?

[Carbon Brush]

A comment from someonw who buys mainly 2nd hand kit.

Paint damage that indicates normal use does not influence my decision to buy, or the price I pay.

Paint damage indicative of abuse is a different matter.

What matterts to me is whether kit works well.

I use my stuff in the dark so don't care!

[skir]

Well it is second hand, but was never used, so like new.

Any idea on the paint as per my original question?

[beetlejuice]

Well my CG5 and tripod is painted with what looks like a black Hammerite paint. So that's probably your best bet. B&Q sells it. My tripod has the marks around the top plate and the odd small knock on the tripod locking knob ferrules where it bangs to gether when I close it up. This is inevitable use marking. I don't sweat it, and neither should you, because marks are guaranteed no matter how careful you are. It's irrelevant in the dark!