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Posted: 1/9/2014 6:31:40 AM EDT
Anyone have a good tutorial/recommendation on how to remove hydro dip, specifically from an Ambush/DD AR, without bead blasting? Thinking of picking one up for a decent price, but its pink; thus the better price.
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we hydro dip as business. I cant think of any clear coat or film that could not be removed by letting it soak in Lacquer or acetone. So do I. And the products I use won't come off from soaking in solvents. If they did, I would quit offering the service. There is no use in a firearm coating that isn't solvent resistant. This is aslo a factory job, most likely done by Tarjac. I am not sure what products they use, but getting them off of any non metal surface is a nightmare. You might be able to chemical strip the aluminum pieces, but any polymers or plastics, if you don't want to blast, you might as well throw them away. There is also a factor of what you intend to do after the existing coating is removed. If you plan to leave it be, chemical might be the best try. If you do anything other than abrasive blasting to remove existing finishes and prep for a new coat, you are cutting corners, and might as well just spray paint over what's there now. |
| I agree with you on the plastic parts, they will need to be blasted, but as for the dipped metal parts go, they are only solvent resistant, NOT solvent proof. Meaning you leave it in Acetone long enough its coming off; including a factory dip or your special paints and clears. Even CeraKote Clears are NOT solvent proof only solvent resistant. |
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