Need to remove paint from shotgun-HELP!

mopar

I'm about to pickup an old shotgun for a real good price,problem is
it's got a Saturday night with a 12 pack camo paint job on it.
Ugly as hell but seems to be in good shape although it needs a major cleaning session.
Do any of you knowledgeable folks know a good fast and safe way to get the paint of the metal and wood?
Thought about using GUN SCRUBBER and some fine steel wool and see what happens.Thanks to all in advance for your help.

Gracias
mopar

will270win

Acetone will take that paint right off of the metal. I do not know what it's going to do to the stocks finish when you get to that part.


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mopar

Thanks Will,

I'll give that a try for the metal.

k.stanonik

If they are wood stocks MEK and steel wool will work, if they are synthetic good luck.

mudge

Mopar....Acetone worked for me. It'll bleach the wood though. On the wood, depending on what kind of paint it is, oven cleaner has worked for me. Try it on a small spot first though

Mudge the restorer

I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!

Edited by - mudge on 05/03/2002 11:21:04

NOTPARS

For Mopar,

I am interested in your handle. You are obvisously someone into Chrysler products. I have a 68 Barracud notch-back, 66 Plymouth Valiant convertible, 68 Dodge Charger (a Missouri rust bucket) and an almost finished 66 Sport Fury with a 440 and enough aluminum under the hood to make Pepsi jealous. Guns and cars, ain't it great!!!

What type of cars do you have?

robsguns

I'm not sure of the effect on wood with this suggestion, but.. if you have a little brake fluid, try rubbing it on the paint. I know it will remove spray paint from a vehicle slicker than snot. Otherwise, I'd just use paint stripper on the metal. I removed the paint from an Ishapore Enfield that way, and it didnt hurt the parkerized finish below the paint at all.

SSgt Ryan E. Roberts, USMC

simonbs

Take the wood off first. Use a stripping agent from HD or Lowes to remove the paint from the wood and refinish to taste. I cannot help you with the metal.

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mopar

Hey everybody,just wanted to say Thank Ya for all the helpful info.
Pretty sure I can make something work for me.

Take Care!!

Mopar

Pelican

OK, clamp the thing in a wood workers vise. Then, with a 7 inch side grinder...............................

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bullelk

I've used Strypeeze on the wood and let it set, then use a med or coarse steel wool (depending on how thick the paint is). Use a fine bronze brush in the checkered areas. You may have to use a razor and scrape some of it off very gently. Get a nice smooth finish and use a good gunstock oil to finish it. Buff each coat out before you apply the next one. Don't forget the dust. This always works for me. Good luck.
Gino