Thread: Parker Hale Restoration - Need advice

Ok guys, I've managed to get scope mounted, stud holes fixed, and now I'm about to sand back recoil pad while fixed on butt.

I've given the flat bottom of the pad a light sand to remove any imperfections from manufacturer. And I've cut and sanded down the butt end. However, the two don't sit flush against each other leaving a very small gap of less then a mil despite spending large amounts of time sanding.

I'm thinking it might be easier to go ahead and sand the edges down and fill the gap with something black that will blend right in. It's not much of a gap, but enough to annoy me. Any suggestions?