paint removal

acowboy · 10-09-2002, 08:56 PM

know ive seen this a 100 times,,but cant remember now....what is the best to remove painted in lettering and numbers? was it finger nail polish remover?? just want the paint gone,,,,not all the blueing!!!!! TIA

Johnny Peppers · 10-09-2002, 09:58 PM

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

Imperial Arms · 10-10-2002, 02:19 AM

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.

George Anderson · 10-10-2002, 09:51 AM

Gun oil and a toothbrush will do it.

Frank · 10-10-2002, 12:22 PM

Yep, I agree with George. Gun Oil and a Toothbrush works for me too!!

Ron Wood · 10-10-2002, 01:00 PM

Acetone, a cotton swab and a wooden toothpick. After all the paint is out of the little nooks and crannies, wipe off any surface residue with gun oil.

Thor · 10-10-2002, 02:45 PM

I agree with Ron, and make sure you eyes are covered with goggles or glasses, when you start scratching the letters or stamps, sometimes the toothpick will stick then come loose flicking the paint particals covered with acetone, you dont want those in your eyes! [img]cool.gif[/img]

acowboy · 10-10-2002, 03:53 PM

thanks....got it done.........

10-09-2002, 08:56 PM	#1
acowboy User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	paint removal know ive seen this a 100 times,,but cant remember now....what is the best to remove painted in lettering and numbers? was it finger nail polish remover?? just want the paint gone,,,,not all the blueing!!!!! TIA

10-10-2002, 01:00 PM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Acetone, a cotton swab and a wooden toothpick. After all the paint is out of the little nooks and crannies, wipe off any surface residue with gun oil. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

10-10-2002, 02:45 PM	#7
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I agree with Ron, and make sure you eyes are covered with goggles or glasses, when you start scratching the letters or stamps, sometimes the toothpick will stick then come loose flicking the paint particals covered with acetone, you dont want those in your eyes! [img]cool.gif[/img] __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

10-09-2002, 09:58 PM	#2
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Fingernail polish remover will work. I like lacquer thinner as it is not harsh and will not harm the blueing. Be sure and remove the grips.

10-10-2002, 02:19 AM	#3
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	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.

10-10-2002, 09:51 AM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Gun oil and a toothbrush will do it.

10-10-2002, 12:22 PM	#5
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Yep, I agree with George. Gun Oil and a Toothbrush works for me too!!

10-10-2002, 03:53 PM	#8
acowboy User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks....got it done.........