getting paint off of an Enfield

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23 April 2002, 14:39

<squirrel skinner>

getting paint off of an Enfield

I have a Enfield thats been painted. I don't know what kind of paint it is, but it won't come off. I've tried every thing from hand wire brushes, to getting a extra course sanding disk for a drill. And it won't come off. Now I'm ready to try something chemical, can any body tell what kind would work?

23 April 2002, 15:21

Atkinson

If it is just paint then try paint remover.

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23 April 2002, 23:47

<manhasset>

I soaked a 98 mauser that was painted in the gallon can of Gunk carb. cleaner. Floated right off, no harm to the action.
Bob

24 April 2002, 12:22

D Humbarger

Carbarator cleaners RULE!

I always have a case on hand.

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24 April 2002, 15:55

<squirrel skinner>

Manhasset,
where can some one get this "Gunk carb" cleaner? I've never heard of that befor.
Skinner

24 April 2002, 20:08

Eterry

Squirrel, you might try an auto parts shop, or your local discount center.

Good luck and good shooting

25 April 2002, 02:16

<manhasset>

Squirrel, Eterry is correct.Gunk is a trade name with Solder Seal(liq.wrench?) made by Radiator Specialty Co. charlotte,NC.

I would imagine any carb. cleaner would do, just this product does not evaporate as fast as the stuff in the spray cans. The gallon can comes with a small parts basket inside for soaking.
Bob

25 April 2002, 03:55

<OTTO>

The last Enfield that I stripped was done on a wire wheel on my bench grinder.

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