Enamel paint removal from sight

MVF · 06-14-2008, 02:56 PM

Fellow Luger afficianados,

A friend recently gave me a 1970's Mauser that is in pristine condition apart from what appears to be white enamel model paint on the serrated front sight. I did a search here and found tangential references concerning paint sticks used to highlight stamped markings, but want to ask advice before I try to clean up the front sight on this gal (I don't want to wreck the bluing). Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Michael

MFC · 06-14-2008, 08:04 PM

Michael,
Try WD-40 and a brass wire brush. A bore brush will work.
Mike C.

John Sabato · 06-14-2008, 10:37 PM

Try the brass brush, but try a hard toothbrush first... with the proper solvent a toothbrush may be all you need. The aerosol type of brake cleaner is very rough on paints and may remove the paint without any kind of brush.

Don't use any kind of solvent with the grips installed. They should not get oil soaked or experience any kind of chemical distress... remember they are over 60 years old if they are original WW2 grips, and should be considered fragile.

The '70s Mauser grips should also be handled with care to make sure they DO last for 60 plus years.

MVF · 06-16-2008, 09:58 AM

Mike and John,

Thank you, gentlemen, for your quick and kind responses. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Sincerely,

Michael

Greg G · 06-16-2008, 10:35 AM

Hoppes No.9 works pretty good.

06-14-2008, 02:56 PM	#1
MVF New User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Enamel paint removal from sight Fellow Luger afficianados, A friend recently gave me a 1970's Mauser that is in pristine condition apart from what appears to be white enamel model paint on the serrated front sight. I did a search here and found tangential references concerning paint sticks used to highlight stamped markings, but want to ask advice before I try to clean up the front sight on this gal (I don't want to wreck the bluing). Any help is appreciated. Thank you. Sincerely, Michael

06-14-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Michael, Try WD-40 and a brass wire brush. A bore brush will work. Mike C. __________________ Mike C.

06-14-2008, 10:37 PM	#3
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	Try the brass brush, but try a hard toothbrush first... with the proper solvent a toothbrush may be all you need. The aerosol type of brake cleaner is very rough on paints and may remove the paint without any kind of brush. Don't use any kind of solvent with the grips installed. They should not get oil soaked or experience any kind of chemical distress... remember they are over 60 years old if they are original WW2 grips, and should be considered fragile. The '70s Mauser grips should also be handled with care to make sure they DO last for 60 plus years. __________________ 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..."*

06-16-2008, 09:58 AM	#4
MVF New User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mike and John, Thank you, gentlemen, for your quick and kind responses. I'll let you know how it turns out. Sincerely, Michael

06-16-2008, 10:35 AM	#5
Greg G User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TX Posts: 65 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Hoppes No.9 works pretty good.