Gunsmithing Stripping off Krylon?

[CL1KKL4C]

I rattle can'd my Manners T3 and am ready to take it back to its original state.

What's the best product for removing the Krylon? I had planned to just use some acetone but I want to be sure I don't damage the stock.

 

[IronMaidenFan]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1420882

 

[Rprecision]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

brake cleaner, the kind that has all sorts of warnings from california about burning puppies and birth defects

 

[northern50]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

Brake Clean, eats through paint and you liver

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

Super Clean Degreaser, Automotive Dept at Wal-Mart, one gallon purple antifreeze-type jug, About $8/gallon.

Get a long plastic window planter, pour in a gallon, soak object overnight. A stiff plastic brush will remove the loosened/softened Krylon.

The extra gallon is for bigger/deeper projects. The degreaser can be reclaimed by filtering it back into the jug through a funnel that has a Melita/cone style coffee filter in it.

The Super Clean will etch aluminum, so be careful; although etching can also be a good pre-treatment before painting.

It also does a pretty good job of removing Cosmolene.

Greg

 

[CL1KKL4C]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

Thanks for the suggestion Greg! The Super Clean looks to be a much less "aggressive" approach when compaired to some of the other options. Exactly what I was looking for.

 

[RoosterShooter]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Northern50</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Brake Clean, eats through paint and you liver

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Brake cleaner wouldn't eat the stock?

 

[stockdoc]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

Acetone works well too

 

[JelloStorm]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

I used Goof Off. Worked a lot better than other strippers I tried.

 

[CL1KKL4C]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: stockdoc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Acetone works well too </div></div>

I'm actually trying to get this thing cleaned up before I send it out to you for the loggerhead mod.

 

[grandslam]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JelloStorm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used Goof Off. Worked a lot better than other strippers I tried. </div></div>

Yeah I had good luck with Goof off.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

I can't claim credit for bringing up the Super Clean. It was originally brought to The 'Hide by another member' and dangme, I can't remember who or I'd be giving them the generous kudios they deserve.

Greg

 

[Skg_Mre_Lght]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

I use Citristrip stripping gel. It smells decent enough to be used in the house, and embarrasses acetone, brake cleaner, etc. Just slap it on with a paint brush, wait a little while, and wipe off the Krylon. It is gentle on other finishes, too.

 

[dwtaylorpdx]

Re: Stripping off Krylon?

POR has an organic stripper that works well on the things I've used it on. Never tried it specifically on Krylon.

Dave