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So, I painted a Glock frame in FDE and it looks really well done. It was fully disassembled and masked off so that only the outside surface received any paint. I'm trying to sell the pistol (a 20C) locally but no one wants it due to it being painted. They're worried that it will come off easily and look bad. That's the problem, it doesn't come off easily.
How can I safely remove the paint without damaging the plastic frame? Thinner seems too caustic. Sand blasting is too abrasive. Would a heat gun at the right distance let me peal it off? It's Rust-Oleum enamel. I simply want the frame to look factory again.
Any advice would be appreciated���unless it�s stupid. Just kidding.

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Hey, I might be interested. Can you you send me a pic? I couldn't care less what they look like as I'm looking for a pig/truck gun.
I'll be home in a week , live in gainesville.


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Is a Glock acetone proof? If so, that should work. I would send an e-mail to Glock and ask.

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How about a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and some Hoppes #9? If that doesn't work, at least it, and you will smell like Hoppes #9. Chicks dig that smell!!!

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Thanks guys. It looks great but I feel like a dope. I figured I was going to keep it forever but I'm getting out of the 10mm for now. Just got too many calibers running around right now.

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The problem you are going to have is in the lines and texturing, where the paint gets down in there and will be very hard to get out

I would holler at rgrx and see if he wants it wink


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Another thing to try is gun scrubber. I believe it is polymer safe and may remove the paint (use a stiff brush on the checkering).

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You might be able to get it off by soda blasting.


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I'm thinkin' I might know someone who might be interested in it....


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Permatex brand makes a hand cleaner specifically for removing paint off hands etc. Most places that sell automotive paint have it. I used it once to clean the dashboard and vinyl interior of a van that was mistakenly over sprayed with dupont white. It worked great and the pumice in it didn't scratch anything either. It earned me a lot of praise from the painter and shop owner. I later backed it in to a car that one of the body shop guys parked directly behind me. Lmao. It wasn't funny then.

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Sell it painted. Removing the paint will never leave it "factory new" Knock 10% off the sales price and it will move.


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Originally Posted by TheWarrior
Permatex brand makes a hand cleaner specifically for removing paint off hands etc. Most places that sell automotive paint have it. I used it once to clean the dashboard and vinyl interior of a van that was mistakenly over sprayed with dupont white. It worked great and the pumice in it didn't scratch anything either. It earned me a lot of praise from the painter and shop owner. I later backed it in to a car that one of the body shop guys parked directly behind me. Lmao. It wasn't funny then.


Are you talking about their Fast Orange hand cleaner? If so, I've got that at home. I might try that.
On another note, I'm trying to find a local blasting co that works with soda and walnut blasting media. No luck so far.

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If you have a compressor you can build your own:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI_Bnl6l-OY
I'd probably sell it painted for a little less myself but this might do it if you must....


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Forget all those whiners...

I'd not worry about it and sell it on GB or here...

Someone wants it at your price, especially with the Ferguson news. I'll bet the gun stores in Ferguson are just about tapped out as we speak. Last week's Civil unrest just raised the prices on Glocks by 50%.

There is another shortage situation coming pronto on the heels of all this crap.

We might even experience an AMMO shortage...oh wait...!

Actually I'd consider hanging on to it.


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Are you talking about their Fast Orange hand cleaner? If so, I've got that at home. I might try that.
On another note, I'm trying to find a local blasting co that works with soda and walnut blasting media. No luck so far.
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Its a hand cleaner but not the fast orange. Its made for paint removal.

From the Manufac:
"Permatex� Painter�s Clean� Hand Cleaner A safer alternative to harsh, drying and potentially toxic solvents and thinners. Fortified with four premium skin conditioners, this freshly scented, fine pumice formula quickly removes the toughest soils. Readily biodegradable*, nontoxic and nonflammable, Painter�s Clean� Hand Cleaner has the muscle to clean where most hand cleaners fall short. * Readily Biodegradable according to OECD Method 301E Suggested Applications: Stains, varnish, lacquer, urethane adhesives and paints, resins, clear coats, body fillers, primers, oil-based paints, silicones, printer�s ink, oil, and grime Overview Automotive Part Number: 65116 15 fl. oz. Brush-Up� bottle 6 View 65217 60 fl. oz. w/pump 4 View 65108 7.5 fl. oz. squeeze bottle"


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