Hey guys, my uncle just bought a model 1100 that came with two barrels, one modified one full. One of them is painted camo, which of course having good taste (generally) my uncle doesn't like. The question is, can it be removed without damaging/removing the bluing that I'm guessing is underneath? Was this a factory thing and there is no bluing?

Thanks all.

Red

Try a little acetone on a little concealed part of the barrel to make sure it will cut it. If it does, have at it.

Should be automotive clear coat over a water-applied film. Acetone should work fine.

Ive used regular old Paint striper. desolves and bubbles up then just wipe it off, clean up with acetone or what ever

I'll agree with JD, I did the same thing to an entire shotgun that was camoed. Put the stripper on and let it soak for an hour or two. If it was August I'd say cover it with plastic or put it in a plastic bag but other than fumes you don't need to do that now. The only warning I can give is the shotgun I did was from Brazil or wherever FIE is from, and it appeared to have some casting flaws (cosmetic) that were filled in before it got the factory camo job.

I've been gone guys so am just checking back in. thanks I'll talk to my uncle and maybe do this this coming weekend. sounds like could be a quick job, worse case a couple of hours.

Red

Thanks guys, it's working good, acetone alone. My paint stripped can was dry, I don't know, thought I had some left, so just using acetone. Even got smart enought o put my respirator on. the only part that is a PITA is the rib vents. watching my kids tonight so will finish up tomorrow.

the shotgun he bought, 1100, looks great, especially for 350 bucks!!! has engraving on the receiver and is pretty damn clean. Paint me jealous.

Red