Gunsmithing Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
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Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
If the camo is molded into the stock, acetone works great in stripping off krylon or other regular spray paints without damaging the gel coating in McMillan fiberglass stocks.
But that begs the question, why would anybody spray paint over GAP camo with black krylon?
If the camo is molded into the stock, acetone works great in stripping off krylon or other regular spray paints without damaging the gel coating in McMillan fiberglass stocks.
But that begs the question, why would anybody spray paint over GAP camo with black krylon?
Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kft101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
But that begs the question, why would anybody spray paint over GAP camo with black krylon?</div></div>
This.
Shoot McMillan an email. They should know what will and won't damage their stocks.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kft101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
But that begs the question, why would anybody spray paint over GAP camo with black krylon?</div></div>
This.
Shoot McMillan an email. They should know what will and won't damage their stocks.
Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kft101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
But that begs the question, why would anybody spray paint over GAP camo with black krylon? </div></div>
I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!!!
I recently got a GAP 338LM and the GAP molded camo was kryloned black already.... Just about cried.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kft101</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
But that begs the question, why would anybody spray paint over GAP camo with black krylon? </div></div>
I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!!!
I recently got a GAP 338LM and the GAP molded camo was kryloned black already.... Just about cried.
Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
Acetone won't hurt the gel coat, I've stripped gel coated McMillan's a couple times and there was no damage.
Acetone won't hurt the gel coat, I've stripped gel coated McMillan's a couple times and there was no damage.
Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
Usually just a rag will work but I've found that a GI type of toothbrush works well for getting the krylon out of the texturing on the grip and forend. Also wear gloves.
Usually just a rag will work but I've found that a GI type of toothbrush works well for getting the krylon out of the texturing on the grip and forend. Also wear gloves.
Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
The acetone that you bought sounds like the same stuff that I've used in the past. Are you sure that's Krylon on there? If I remember correctly it took me about an hour total to completely strip multiple layers of krylon off an A5.
The acetone that you bought sounds like the same stuff that I've used in the past. Are you sure that's Krylon on there? If I remember correctly it took me about an hour total to completely strip multiple layers of krylon off an A5.
Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
I was told it was krylon, but I decided to try it on my AR on a small patch. It came off about 100 times easier. Im thinking it might have been a duracoat of some kind. Either way, it's not looking good... To bad. Im gonna have to re paint it now..
I was told it was krylon, but I decided to try it on my AR on a small patch. It came off about 100 times easier. Im thinking it might have been a duracoat of some kind. Either way, it's not looking good... To bad. Im gonna have to re paint it now..
Re: Remove krylon without damaging GAP camo underneath
No here's what you do...go get some spray on paint remover like Kleen Strip Paint Remover or Citristrip. I've never used the Citristrip to remove DuraCoat but I've seen a couple members here have. I have used the Kleen Strip before but it requires ventilation and heavy duty gloves to protect your hands. Trust me you don't want to get it on your hands. I've heard that Citristrip is indoor friendly with little to no odor or noxious fumes so it might be something to consider.
Spray the stock down with it and let it sit for a minute and you should watch the paint start to bubble up. After it's bubbled up take a rag with acetone on it and start to rub it off. It might take some more effort but you'll be able to get it back down to the gel coat.
No here's what you do...go get some spray on paint remover like Kleen Strip Paint Remover or Citristrip. I've never used the Citristrip to remove DuraCoat but I've seen a couple members here have. I have used the Kleen Strip before but it requires ventilation and heavy duty gloves to protect your hands. Trust me you don't want to get it on your hands. I've heard that Citristrip is indoor friendly with little to no odor or noxious fumes so it might be something to consider.
Spray the stock down with it and let it sit for a minute and you should watch the paint start to bubble up. After it's bubbled up take a rag with acetone on it and start to rub it off. It might take some more effort but you'll be able to get it back down to the gel coat.
