British Paint

Chuck Shoun · 03-24-2002, 07:37 PM

Orv The paint the Brits use is called "Suncorite". I don't know if it is baked on, or if it cures. As the thread says, it is tough to remove. I used a fiberglass wheel on my Dremel tool, and was able to remove the paint mechanically with no damage or abrasion to the metal. All the proofs, and inspectors marks still had paint in them, of course. I removed the paint on a No. 4 Mk 2 because it had been TFR'ed, and the paint was so thick that it weighed more than the rifle. Repainted it with Alumahyde II matt black from Brownells. After it was dry, I rubbed the paint with a paper towel dampened with BLO, and it began to look somewhat like the Suncorite. However, I did notice that Shooter's Choice would take off the paint(AlumiHyde II).

03-24-2002, 07:37 PM	#12
Chuck Shoun User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brigham City, UT Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: British Paint Orv The paint the Brits use is called "Suncorite". I don't know if it is baked on, or if it cures. As the thread says, it is tough to remove. I used a fiberglass wheel on my Dremel tool, and was able to remove the paint mechanically with no damage or abrasion to the metal. All the proofs, and inspectors marks still had paint in them, of course. I removed the paint on a No. 4 Mk 2 because it had been TFR'ed, and the paint was so thick that it weighed more than the rifle. Repainted it with Alumahyde II matt black from Brownells. After it was dry, I rubbed the paint with a paper towel dampened with BLO, and it began to look somewhat like the Suncorite. However, I did notice that Shooter's Choice would take off the paint(AlumiHyde II).