Gunsmithing How do you remove epoxy

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I purchased a rifle from one of the Hide members that was "professionally" bedded.

The "professional" left a thin film of epoxy on both sides and bottom of the receiver.

The epoxy has been on well over a month. I have tried acetone, goo gone, WD-40 and a release agent for rusted on bolts, they don't seem to help.

What next? Should I heat it up in an oven or freeze it?

I'd like to get rid of the epoxy rather than ship the rifle back.

I appreciate any solutions to get rid of the epoxy

 

[darrenk75b]

Re: How do you remove epoxy

personally, I'd bake it. Most epoxies start to lose their strength at around 200 degrees.

 

[CTSh00ter]

Re: How do you remove epoxy

I prefer a heat gun and an old credit card scraper

 

[new_guy]

Re: How do you remove epoxy

Epoxy remover is available from places like home depot. It works like paint remover... gob it on, let it set, wipe it off with a paper towell. Won't hurt a blued finish, but I'm not sure I would used it on a "coated" finish.

 

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Re: How do you remove epoxy

Thanks for the help. I heated it up and most was able to be scraped off. I may try the epoxy remover on the remaining amounts.

 

[Kells81]

Re: How do you remove epoxy

got a pic of this? what the heck was the epoxy used for in bedding?

 

[SPAK]

Re: How do you remove epoxy

can you use a propane torch or will that be too hot??

 

[JCummings]

Re: How do you remove epoxy

Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or an old iron. An old wood burner or soldering iron can work too. I'd stay away from fire!