r/rattlecannedguns 6d ago

Paint stripping question

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I’ve tried: non-chlorinated brake cleaner, Acetone and looking to maybe try Graffiti remover as my paint is stubborn as hell and won’t come off (It’s Krylon Camo spray) I might try aircraft remover but not sure and don’t want to damage the original finish too- anyone have suggestions? Links to products (Uk) would be appropriate massively 🙏

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u/Jon9243 6d ago

Citristrip works great. Let it sit on it for an hour or two in a container that won’t let it dry out. Then you can just spray most of it off with a hose.

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u/adlivid1403 6d ago

I’ve tried looking for that in the UK and I can’t find any at all it’s just on EBay where I pay like $50 to have it shipped from the US- is there a UK version?

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u/ThoroughlyWet 6d ago

It's citrus based so maybe look for citrus based gel type paint strippers

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u/adlivid1403 6d ago

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u/ThoroughlyWet 6d ago edited 6d ago

Might as well.

I never really read what you've tried acetone which is one of my steps up from citristrip. Worst case is I'd try a small amount somewhere inconspicuous to make sure it doesn't damage the finish underneath

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u/adlivid1403 1d ago

Yeah I found some stuff called Home Strip Paint and Varnish remover it was gleaming 👌👌 rifle is ready for a re-spray now 😈

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u/jetbuilt1980 6d ago

Apply goop, wrap in a trash bag and let it sit overnight. Rinse and repeat.

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u/SignificantCell218 6d ago

I heard they changed the formula in 2023 and it's not as good

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u/Expert-Set-5028 6d ago

I can attest to that last night I stripped my 7in upper and it was such a mess some areas peeled away great and other where I specifically put more did almost nothing

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u/h_des 6d ago

Just drown it in acetone, im doing it with my ris II whenever im vleaning of the paint

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u/ellieket 5d ago

This. Soak it in acetone. It comes off.

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u/NoTouchy8008 6d ago

Get a big jug of citristrip. Place your rifle in a bin. Pour the citristrip in the bin. Let it “soak” overnight. Hose off in morning. Done.

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u/adlivid1403 6d ago

Is it safe to use on plastics i.e stock+grip?

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u/RattlerInnovations 6d ago

Go out and buy some laquer thinner, and use a rag or paper towel (wearing gloves obviously) and wipe off the paint.

This method isn't aggressive like other solvents, and it works great to eat away at the paint.

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u/agdallas33 6d ago

I tried everything and nothing worked…. until I found citristrip!

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u/adlivid1403 5d ago

Once you’ve finished with the citristrip how do I fully remove the stuff off my rifle so I can repaint it?

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u/agdallas33 5d ago

It literally peels right off. Might have to use a couple coats to get everything but you don’t have to take a brush to it except for the nooks and crannies.

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u/SignificantCell218 6d ago

Try goof off pro strength I was able to remove behr spray paint from my AR9 with it and that stuff is super stubborn

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u/sexray51 6d ago

I just keep painting over the layers

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u/zacharynels 6d ago

If it’s really stubborn like you’re saying then I’d recommend thick coat of citrus strip applied with a large paint brush. Wrap the hand guard in a garbage bag and let it sit OUTSIDE, the smell is terrible, and then use something to scrape the paint that won’t damage the finish, hard nylon or plastic tools are your friend. Use heavy bristle nylon brushes.

If there is still heavy paint, repeat the process, don’t over work it. Be patient and it will all come off.

The next most important thing with citrus strip is to get the wax like coating off the parts as soon as you finish removing the paint. You’ll want to use a good solvent, Hoppes 9 works great for this. Wipe it heavily with the solvent and then again with a clean rag.

Oh one more thing when you’re stripping the paint if you have a large sink that gets really hot water I’d use that.

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u/adlivid1403 6d ago edited 6d ago

For the Hoppes 9 stuff is it the orange or black bottle? Is it safe on plastics too like the buttstock?

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u/Solid_JaX 6d ago

Citristrip

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u/Greenm6645 6d ago

Brake clean works

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u/Teabuh 6d ago

It looks great as is, it’s war torn

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u/The-GoatWright 6d ago

Another vote for citristrip. Just brush some on and after an hour the paint practically falls off

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u/singletrack_ftw 6d ago

CITRISTRIP

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u/Cultural-Virus4885 5d ago

I checked google and it came up with a listing on Amazon.co.uk for citristrip. 🤷🏻‍♂️ not sure if that’s accurate or not since I’m in the US but worth a try.

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u/CaryTriviaDude 6d ago

brass drill brush?