Solvents and Bakelite Grips

mrerick · 03-13-2012, 05:17 PM

I'll start with mineral spirits after a small test on the back.

Rick, I'm not sure what Laminated Paper Plastic type grips would be. They are the original grips used by Mauser and Krieghoff. I thought that these were a bakelite material, but have to re-read my reference books.

The paint (might be lacquer, might be something else) was put on fairly thickly. It's shiny high gloss, and covers most of the grips unevenly.

Doug and Rick, I was going to avoid the more potent solvents like acetone... The issue is that different plastics dissolve in different solvents.

Marc

03-13-2012, 05:17 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	I'll start with mineral spirits after a small test on the back. Rick, I'm not sure what Laminated Paper Plastic type grips would be. They are the original grips used by Mauser and Krieghoff. I thought that these were a bakelite material, but have to re-read my reference books. The paint (might be lacquer, might be something else) was put on fairly thickly. It's shiny high gloss, and covers most of the grips unevenly. Doug and Rick, I was going to avoid the more potent solvents like acetone... The issue is that different plastics dissolve in different solvents. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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