removing chalk

Orvis25 · 10-16-2002, 05:44 PM

Does anybody know of the best way to remove the chalk white stuff that people place in the serial ##'s and inscriptions on lugers. What is that stuff and the best way to get it out

Edward Tinker · 10-16-2002, 06:04 PM

This was discussed recently, besides the "white out" remover, our esteemed and sometimes unfortunate British Subject stated, here is the information I have compiled for the updated FAQ, although not finalized yet:

Ways to remove the color from your numbers:

Fingernail polish remover will work. I like lacquer thinner as it is not harsh and will not harm the bluing. Be sure and remove the grips.

I have seen one person use an old toothbrush which seems to do the trick well. Using a toothbrush avoids the use of solvents on the blue.

Gun oil and a toothbrush will do it.

So, you can see there are several methods to use that are non abrasive or non-caustic methods that will work.

Herb · 10-18-2002, 12:41 PM

I have used carbureator cleaner, brake cleaner, laquer thinner, acetone and just about any other cleaner at hand on my pistols and have yet to harm the blueing. If you use rust and bluing remover it will definitely do the job of getting that nasty bluing off. Some of that stuff used in the numbers and proofs is water based, just use a tooth brush and hot water and soap, others are chemical based and will require the first items I mentioned. If you are still squeemish use Hoppes #9, that should do the trick and it's made for guns.

John Sabato · 10-18-2002, 01:16 PM

Make sure you remove the grips, whether they are wooden or bakelite before using any solvents...

tracyp · 10-18-2002, 01:17 PM

I guess I'm squeemish, I use Hobbs #9 and tooth brush. It works fine and I know it won't harm the blueing.

Edward Tinker · 10-18-2002, 02:45 PM

Hoppes #9, if its a gun, its good for it [img]smile.gif[/img]

10-16-2002, 05:44 PM	#1
Orvis25 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	removing chalk Does anybody know of the best way to remove the chalk white stuff that people place in the serial ##'s and inscriptions on lugers. What is that stuff and the best way to get it out

10-16-2002, 06:04 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	This was discussed recently, besides the "white out" remover, our esteemed and sometimes unfortunate British Subject stated, here is the information I have compiled for the updated FAQ, although not finalized yet: Ways to remove the color from your numbers: Fingernail polish remover will work. I like lacquer thinner as it is not harsh and will not harm the bluing. Be sure and remove the grips. I have seen one person use an old toothbrush which seems to do the trick well. Using a toothbrush avoids the use of solvents on the blue. Gun oil and a toothbrush will do it. So, you can see there are several methods to use that are non abrasive or non-caustic methods that will work. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-18-2002, 12:41 PM	#3
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have used carbureator cleaner, brake cleaner, laquer thinner, acetone and just about any other cleaner at hand on my pistols and have yet to harm the blueing. If you use rust and bluing remover it will definitely do the job of getting that nasty bluing off. Some of that stuff used in the numbers and proofs is water based, just use a tooth brush and hot water and soap, others are chemical based and will require the first items I mentioned. If you are still squeemish use Hoppes #9, that should do the trick and it's made for guns. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

10-18-2002, 01:16 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Make sure you remove the grips, whether they are wooden or bakelite before using any solvents... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-18-2002, 02:45 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,963 Thanks: 2,064 Thanked 4,593 Times in 2,115 Posts	Hoppes #9, if its a gun, its good for it [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-18-2002, 01:17 PM	#5
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I guess I'm squeemish, I use Hobbs #9 and tooth brush. It works fine and I know it won't harm the blueing.