Removing White
 

Not sure what section of the forum to post this one, but here goes. I have a pistol that has had all of it's proofs, serials and the DWM logo on the toggle filled with that white junk used to make them stand out in photos. I've tried WD-40 (my universal solvent!) and Hoppes and it doesn't want to come out. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff and won't damage blueing, or do I have to scrape it out? Does anybody but me think this detracts from the look of a Luger?

Tim

I like to have it to make them show up in photos. Usually people use stuff that comes right out. (The safety area, geishert (sp) should have whiting).

I would be very careful in any kind of solvent.... If Hoppes doesn't work, then maybe they used something more like paint?

Persistent rubbing with a small toothbrush and hoppes didn't work, then maybe use a wood toothpick to test how hard it is?

Ed

Acetone-based fingernail polish remover works well, is cheap and does no harm.

Tom A