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Posted: 12/16/2017 1:53:07 AM EDT
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Hello I rattle canned one of my ar15s and while at the time I thought it would be cool I am kind of regretting it. What is the best way to strip the spray paint off the rifle? I used just standard rustoleum camo. Also can taking off the paint cause any issues? Thanks. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 1:58:11 AM EDT
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Citristrip is what we use. (Sold at walmart) And no it won't cause any issues. You'll have to do a second application of Citristrip to get the nooks and crannies just FYI, but it works as intended.
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:15:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:39:15 AM EDT
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another plug for Citristrip. I used it to remove black paint from AK74 mags. It removed the paint and left most o the original ink stamps on the bakelite underneath intact. Great stuff.
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:46:04 AM EDT
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Citristrip is what we use. (Sold at walmart) And no it won't cause any issues. You'll have to do a second application of Citristrip to get the nooks and crannies just FYI, but it works as intended. |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 3:07:29 AM EDT
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I've used acetone and a brass brush to good effect. Citristrip didn't work well for me but I also oven cure my paint
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Posted: 12/16/2017 3:23:31 AM EDT
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I use Citristrip and an old toothbrush; one or two applications is usually enough to remove 99%. Afterwards I'll use some warm water and soap to remove any remaining haze and wipe with a light coat of oil.
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Posted: 12/16/2017 3:38:17 AM EDT
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Aircraft Paint Remover, I've done a few and it works well. Pour it in a disposable foil pan, soak parts and use brush of some sort. Do it outside of possible.
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Posted: 12/16/2017 1:13:16 PM EDT
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Thanks for all the responses. I will probably pick some of that stuff up. In the meantime would nail polish remover work or would it cause issues with the cerakote under?
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:16:13 PM EDT
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I've used Citrus Strip, but I wasn't a huge fan. It was messy to work with and left an orange substance in nooks and crannies.
I had really good luck with Goof Off  
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:43:59 PM EDT
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Aircraft Paint Remover, I've done a few and it works well. Pour it in a disposable foil pan, soak parts and use brush of some sort. Do it outside of possible. You can buy it at an auto parts store |
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Posted: 12/16/2017 2:46:06 PM EDT
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I've always had good luck with 100% acetone nail polish remover from CVS used with a rag and a hard bristle tooth brush.
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Posted: 1/4/2018 10:01:48 AM EDT
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I've always had good luck with 100% acetone nail polish remover from CVS used with a rag and a hard bristle tooth brush. Aircraft remover is pretty damn harsh stuff. I would not use it on a gun personally. I've used it on motorcycle gas tanks and fenders though. OUTDOORS! |
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