HellBillySuperstar
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I have a few old rifles that I intend to Duracoat. I have two town down at the moment and I have one sanded, prepped, and ready to spray on, as far as I know.
The second one is more of an issue. I have an AK that years ago I sprayed with self etching primer and then BBQ paint. And of course when it was dry i threw about 100 rounds down the pipe to bake it on. Now that I want it off I am having a hell of a time trying to get it to go quietly into the night. I let some parts sit overnight in paint thinner. No luck. Then I tried gasoline. Didn't touch it. I am considering muriatic acid for the next step. As opposed to hours upon hours of sanding.
Another option that I haven't tried that as I am writing this all of the sudden seems like a good idea is acetone.
My question here is, what have YOU used to successfully remove/prepare the finish on your toys? What is your secret to getting a smooth sanded finish? What do you use as a final cleaner before putting on your finish? This will be my first go round and I want to do everything I can to make it go well.
Thanks in advance!
The second one is more of an issue. I have an AK that years ago I sprayed with self etching primer and then BBQ paint. And of course when it was dry i threw about 100 rounds down the pipe to bake it on. Now that I want it off I am having a hell of a time trying to get it to go quietly into the night. I let some parts sit overnight in paint thinner. No luck. Then I tried gasoline. Didn't touch it. I am considering muriatic acid for the next step. As opposed to hours upon hours of sanding.
Another option that I haven't tried that as I am writing this all of the sudden seems like a good idea is acetone.
My question here is, what have YOU used to successfully remove/prepare the finish on your toys? What is your secret to getting a smooth sanded finish? What do you use as a final cleaner before putting on your finish? This will be my first go round and I want to do everything I can to make it go well.
Thanks in advance!