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Posted: 10/10/2018 11:42:58 AM EDT
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Try WD-40 and a stiff plastic brush like the small end of a gun-cleaning brush. Too many chemicals out there advertised as safe for all kinds of "plastics" which turn out to be not so safe.
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Posted: 10/10/2018 4:38:49 PM EDT
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Citri-Strip.
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Posted: 10/11/2018 11:03:41 AM EDT
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Thanks guys. I'll try the WD40 first since I have some of that laying around. I'll report back how things go. Appreciate y'all's help.
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Posted: 10/11/2018 11:43:08 AM EDT
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I use acetone on plastic golf cart bodies to remove paint transfer and scuffs. I don't know if it would harm your lower or not though. If the WD doesn't work maybe you could try a spot of acetone inside the magwell before trying it on the outside.
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Posted: 10/11/2018 11:55:02 AM EDT
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It would be painstaking but I would try dipping a straight pin in acetone and gently working the tip of the pin in the grooves.
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Posted: 10/13/2018 1:36:42 AM EDT
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Graffiti remover. It's made to remove paint without damaging what's underneath.
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Posted: 10/14/2018 8:23:52 PM EDT
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So I tried WD40 and it didn't do much.
I went into Lowe's to look into the Graffiti remover. All I could find was Goof's brand for that. I read the back and it said not to use on plastic. I was going to try the acetone but Lowe's only had it in a rather large container. Way more than I need. I tried to send an email to S&W but their site wouldn't recognize my phone number. I'm going to give them a call in the next day or two and see if they can help me out. If I don't get any help from them I'll try some of the other things you guys have mentioned. I just don't want to mess up the rifle. I'll report back what I find out. Thanks again guys. |
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Posted: 10/17/2018 3:41:51 AM EDT
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I've used Citristrip on numerous types/brands of polymer (pistol grips/VFGs and the like) without any ill effects. You should be completely fine using Citristrip. If you're still concerned, just try a small test spot in an out of the way area.
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Posted: 10/17/2018 4:30:43 AM EDT
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+1 on the citristrip. I used it on an AR that was painted, including all plastic furniture, and had no issues.
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Posted: 10/20/2018 5:13:06 AM EDT
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Any idea what kind of paint was used? Did the stuff you’ve gotten off already come off pretty easy?
If so try easy off oven cleaner. Spray a little on a rag and wipe it somewhere not noticeable ( like in side the mag well)in case it reacts with your polymer. If you don’t notice anything after a minute or two then spray some one the paint you’re trying to remove. Let it sit a few minutes and scrub it with a toothbrush. If it doesn’t come off the spray and let it sit again. Repeat until it comes off. Oven cleaner sounds crazy but I’ve used it at least a hundred times to get paint off of plastics that I didn’t want to use acetone or lacquer thinner on. |
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Posted: 11/4/2018 1:42:39 AM EDT
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Try brake fluid.
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