Re: just got a new manners T5 best way to paint?
The factory paint is very tough, so don't try to remove it - you'll only waste your time and risk damage to the stock. Just roughen it with some medium-grit sandpaper (240, 320 or thereabouts) or a similar Scotchbrite pad, blow or vacuum away the dust, wipe it with some degreaser and a lint-free cloth, and you should be set. You basically want the surface to have some "tooth", but not any deep scratches.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: strike33</div><div class="ubbcode-body">use a fine abbrassive paper...1,200 grit or so to roughen it up.</div></div>
1200 grit ain't gonna roughen up anything - that's getting pretty close to polishing.