Fieldcraft Krylon removal

[navajo1018]

I just got a 700p take off stock for cheap until I can drop the cash for a Mcmillan or AICS. My barreled action is currently cerakoted in FDE.

My question is how hard is it to remove krylon from a HS stock with out FUBAR-ing it if I ever decide to sell it? Or does it really matter all that much to future buyers if it has been painted. Thanks in advance for all your opinions.

I'll post a pic once I decide what to do and go through with it

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Krylon removal

The stuff I like to use is called Citrus Strip. Just spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes and wipe it off. Very simple and safe to use. I have used it many time in and out of the Corps.

 

[Redmanss]

Re: Krylon removal

For those afraid to paint their weapons

 

[Anchor Zero Six]

Re: Krylon removal

Acetone and a green scouring pad

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Krylon removal

anhydrous alcohol and a scrub pad

 

[pwc001]

Re: Krylon removal

I had an old AR that I had painted badly. I sprayed it down with that Citrus paint remover, layed it on a board by my shop, and got the power washer after it, dried it off and it worked great.

If you did not get too close to the stock with the wand, it may work for your stock.

 

[jheat308]

Re: Krylon removal

I use the acetone and green pad myself. Have found no better way

 

[Guest]

Re: Krylon removal

I just stripped an AR that had about 4 layers of Krylon in some places.

On the plastic parts(stock/grip), acetone or a good bore solvent and some elbow grease will do the trick.

In the link Redman posted above about using Kleenstrip from WalMart. That shit IS awesome on the metal parts. It peeled every inch of paint (including Duracoat, which wasn't intended) off the barrel, but yet left the factory finish on my gas block and rail. While it was being left to sit in a plastic tub, the tub was foaming...as if it were dissolving. Be wary of where/how you use this stuff...it's nasty shit and burns like hell on bare skin.

Basically what I have learned from my paint removal endeavors is that undercoatings, surface prep, and materials respond differently to painting and paint removal. Start with the weak stuff and work your way up from there. Be patient, take your time, and work in a ventilated area.

 

[jeo556]

Re: Krylon removal

I'm pretty sure that LL used carb cleaner to remove krylon that he sprayed over a base coat of Cerakote in his review of said product. I have a slow internet connection so I couldn't wait for the vid to load to be sure but you can check it out.

HERE

 

[JCH]

Re: Krylon removal

Jeo you are correct but it had cerekote on it. Not sure if brake cleaner will harm something that isn't coated with something else. I'm sure it will be fine on metal, but not sure about fiberglass.

 

[jeo556]

Re: Krylon removal

Didn't really take that into consideration. Very good point. I'd steer clear of the carb cleaner unless you can test it somehow.

 

[UKDslayer]

Re: Krylon removal

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">anhydrous alcohol and a scrub pad </div></div>

+1. 100% alcohol and elbow grease.

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: Krylon removal

Used pure Acetone and a plastic pan scrubber yesterday on a couple of mags I'd krylon'd a while ago. Krylon was gone in seconds!

I came down off the cieling about two hours later with the mother of all headaches even though my workspace was ventilated!!!