: Chap, if fitting seems tight, remove the springbars and then lay
: the nato into position and re-fit the springbars, it will work
: ;)

: As for the bezel, the insert can be removed and re-alligned, the
: case can be refinished to a factory fresh appearance, including
: the grain on the top face which is done using a lapping machine,
: google 'Belgian Magician' ;)

: Best,

: James.

I should have just thrown those straps away. I got one on, but I managed to scratch my lugs up a bit trying to get the springbar into the hole. I received some NATOs from a different company today and they slip right into the springbar gap. A little CCC took some of the smaller scratches out, but the deeper stuff is going to require something more invasive. Any suggestions? Or just keep using the CCC until it eventually comes out?