Gunsmithing Taking paint off return stock

[Joe Stansbury]

What is the best way to remove the paint from a M40a1 return stock?
Thanks Joe

 

[SDWhirlwind]

Re: Taking paint off return stock

Use acetone or mineral spirits IIRC. Think it was laquer thinner that would/could soften the gel coat. Getting old and stupid and that was a loooonnnnnnngggggggggggg time ago when we went through that process

 

[buckey]

Re: Taking paint off return stock

Call McMillan & ask them the best way to do this!!

 

[trilogymac]

Re: Taking paint off return stock

I used acetone. Worked great.

 

[JB02]

Re: Taking paint off return stock

I'll keep this in mind for future. Thanks fellas!