Gunsmithing removing rattle can paint

[Night Eagle]

sorry I know this has been discussed before but I cant make the search function work...im trying to remove rattle can paint from a scope. please advise best product and best way to use it.

thanks in advance
night eagle

 

[E. Bryant]

Paint stripper works (duh!). Acetone works. Brake fluid works, but I'd use it sparingly (some rubber o-rings may not like it). And Castrol GTX degreaser - as well as similar caustic "biodegradable" cleaning products - will remove most enamel paints (this is particularly helpful on plastics, where something like acetone would not be safe).

The best way to use any of these is by applying a small amount to a rag, and then wiping off the paint. Have a lot of rags (or thick paper towels) handy. Wear gloves, and do this in a well-ventilated area. Keep the gooey paint rags away from the lenses; in fact, a bit of painter's tape over both lenses is a good idea.

 

[bogeybrown]

Here's one of the previous threads I'd checked out on this topic myself:
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...n-rifles/155691-any-tips-removing-krylon.html

I believe there were a few of them, and "Simple Green" was mentioned as well but can't find that one. Hope this one helps, and try "removing krylon" in the search block.

 

[D_Lamz]

Aircraft stripper works great

 

[xnightsmokex]

You can also try mineral spirits.

 

[565fitter]

paint stripper on a rag first then rub it on the gun. it will keep it from getting to the seals

 

[paramil]

Im assuming the paint used to mark the turrets is more durable than Krylon and should hold up better during stripping?

 

[Night Eagle]

I used the same krylon on gun and scope together

 

[Hunter24]

Aircraft Stripper!!!!!! Save yourself the trouble of trying a bunch of different products.

 

[Hink]

Drive to WalMart

Purchase one can Citri-strip and one six-pack of your preferred beverage

Apply Citristrip as directed

Consume beverages

Remove citristrip and paint with water

Thank me later

 

[Drifter™]

A $3 battery-powered toothbrush from Wal-Mart works very well for stubborn spots (in conjunction with an appropriate chemical).

 

[VJJPunisher]

tape off lenses(not tape ON lenses), douche with citristrip gel, let sit 10-15 minutes, wipe off with wet rag, rub one out to your simply awsome easy masterpiece

 

[E. Bryant]

Im assuming the paint used to mark the turrets is more durable than Krylon and should hold up better during stripping?

Quality scopes tend to have etched or mechanically-engraved markings.