how to remove spray paint from your gun?

-tastic · November 7th, 2011, 03:41

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Originally Posted by Drake

Painting in the dark? Seriously? You didn't want it to end well, did you.

I think you should leave it, as a reminder to be smarter in the future.

again i apologize it was my first time doing this i did have a little bit of light however i really wanted to get the job done. i should have rushed it and i would like to fix it as it is possible

Twin#1[Op-for] · November 7th, 2011, 04:09

As for the dripping paint...use multiple light coats, allowing ample dry time in between. If there are drips, you are either holding the spray can way to close, or just applying too much, but most likely both.

Hoarday · November 7th, 2011, 08:14

Brake fluid and Simple Green are really good at breaking down acrylic paints. Get a brush about as stiff as a toothbrush, maybe a little tougher, wet the bristles with the brake fluid and start scrubbing. After you've given a section a good scrubbing, wipe it off with a damp cloth and repeat as necessary. I've been stripping plastic models of paint like that for years (although with those i can just dunk them in and leave them for a while lol, don't think you'll want to submerge your whole rifle :P).

GRIM · November 7th, 2011, 08:47

Goto Canadian. tire buy stove cleaner its in a yellow can spray it all over wait 20 min, and the paint should just fall off with a rag. I've done it many times, also it works to remove that heavy Orange tip paint, but you need it to sit in a cup for atleast a day.

Strelok · November 7th, 2011, 10:54

Whenever I paint my rifles, I suspend them from the roof in my garage.

Use the sling nut or something just hang it up and spray away. Take your time, add a bunch of small, light layers until it covers the whole gun evenly. Its also important that you keep distance (14 inches is generally safe) and to shake in between sprays.

Brian McIlmoyle · November 7th, 2011, 11:16

Try reading the directions on the can... the part about thin coats and allowing to dry between them..

sand it down .. and re-paint.. this time .. take some time and do it right..

Gold? .. really?

Jimski · November 7th, 2011, 11:16

do not take apart the gun and dip it completely in trichloroethylene, let is sit for a few days.

it's a joke, do not do it.

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November 7th, 2011, 11:16	#21
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Try reading the directions on the can... the part about thin coats and allowing to dry between them.. sand it down .. and re-paint.. this time .. take some time and do it right.. Gold? .. really? __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

November 7th, 2011, 11:16	#22
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	do not take apart the gun and dip it completely in trichloroethylene, let is sit for a few days. it's a joke, do not do it. __________________ Last edited by Jimski; November 7th, 2011 at 11:18..

November 7th, 2011, 04:09	#17
Twin#1[Op-for] Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Langley BC	As for the dripping paint...use multiple light coats, allowing ample dry time in between. If there are drips, you are either holding the spray can way to close, or just applying too much, but most likely both.

November 7th, 2011, 08:14	#18
Hoarday Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Niagara Falls	Brake fluid and Simple Green are really good at breaking down acrylic paints. Get a brush about as stiff as a toothbrush, maybe a little tougher, wet the bristles with the brake fluid and start scrubbing. After you've given a section a good scrubbing, wipe it off with a damp cloth and repeat as necessary. I've been stripping plastic models of paint like that for years (although with those i can just dunk them in and leave them for a while lol, don't think you'll want to submerge your whole rifle :P).

November 7th, 2011, 08:47	#19
GRIM PMC84X - AV Status Revoked. Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kitchener, Ontario	Goto Canadian. tire buy stove cleaner its in a yellow can spray it all over wait 20 min, and the paint should just fall off with a rag. I've done it many times, also it works to remove that heavy Orange tip paint, but you need it to sit in a cup for atleast a day.

November 7th, 2011, 10:54	#20
Strelok Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brandon Manitoba	Whenever I paint my rifles, I suspend them from the roof in my garage. Use the sling nut or something just hang it up and spray away. Take your time, add a bunch of small, light layers until it covers the whole gun evenly. Its also important that you keep distance (14 inches is generally safe) and to shake in between sprays.

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