Stripping paint on an ICS m4a1

Jhay-Ar · July 8th, 2005, 23:12

i need to strip some paint on my ics m4a1 and i was wondering if anyone has come across a good way of doing so.

the area i need to strip is the thread where the barrel lock holds the barrel tight to the body of the m4...its an area where i dont want to mess around with too much with chemicals that might break down the grease or get into the gears/parts/whatnot...

Kokanee · July 8th, 2005, 23:35

when you are stripping paint off parts, it's always a good idea to disassemble the aeg, then just take the particular parts you need to work with and start on them - trying to strip paint off your assembled m4 isnt a hot idea at all.

once you have your m4 in pieces, i prefer to use the "paint and grafitti (sp?)" spray can that can be found at crappy tire. works great.

hummermaniac88 · July 8th, 2005, 23:52

The the "paint and graffity" work on plastic bodies too?(stock and foregrip))

Kokanee · July 9th, 2005, 00:15

go for something less corrosive, like a qtip and grab some nail polish remover/acetate

Affliction · July 9th, 2005, 03:09

Whats wrong with sandpaper? :P

TNK · July 9th, 2005, 07:10

Since he's doing the delta ring/chamber block area, sandpaper will give some unwanted sharp edges that could make screwing the thing back on pretty hard.

damage · July 9th, 2005, 18:56

get a Easy Off oven cleaner......Old hobbyist trick. I used this to strip paints on my PLASTIC Model kits.

G_unit · July 9th, 2005, 21:16

I find a little 320 grit automotive and up wet sanding paper works quite well, it doesn't damage the metal at all, after roughing the surface up I use brake cleaner to remove the paint.

Jhay-Ar · July 10th, 2005, 10:15

i dont wanna be using sandpaper at all,no matter hi grit since im trying to strip paint off of the threading,sanding it would deform the thread,causing problems installing the R.A.S. (which is what im installing) unto the body of the m4.so i think il be using nail polish or paint thinner on a swab to remove the paint...

- JR

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July 8th, 2005, 23:12	#1
Jhay-Ar Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto.Canada	Stripping paint on an ICS m4a1 i need to strip some paint on my ics m4a1 and i was wondering if anyone has come across a good way of doing so. the area i need to strip is the thread where the barrel lock holds the barrel tight to the body of the m4...its an area where i dont want to mess around with too much with chemicals that might break down the grease or get into the gears/parts/whatnot... __________________ - Jr

July 8th, 2005, 23:52	#3
hummermaniac88 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Brossard, Quebec	The the "paint and graffity" work on plastic bodies too?(stock and foregrip)) __________________ Guide: FAQ: Button at top of forum list. Read alot Information: Button at far top of page. Canadian Retailers: Button at far top of the screen. If they are not listed, DONT buy from them. Teams and people to meet: Team section, go see and contact folks. Search button: Learn to love it. If your profile is empty, we cant direct you to help. If you're under 18, wait.

July 9th, 2005, 07:10	#6
TNK Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC	Since he's doing the delta ring/chamber block area, sandpaper will give some unwanted sharp edges that could make screwing the thing back on pretty hard. __________________ Vancouver OP-FOR Club

July 8th, 2005, 23:35	#2
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	when you are stripping paint off parts, it's always a good idea to disassemble the aeg, then just take the particular parts you need to work with and start on them - trying to strip paint off your assembled m4 isnt a hot idea at all. once you have your m4 in pieces, i prefer to use the "paint and grafitti (sp?)" spray can that can be found at crappy tire. works great.

July 9th, 2005, 00:15	#4
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	go for something less corrosive, like a qtip and grab some nail polish remover/acetate

July 9th, 2005, 03:09	#5
Affliction a.k.a. Fury a.k.a. VipaMave Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Markham-ON	Whats wrong with sandpaper? :P

July 9th, 2005, 18:56	#7
damage Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC	get a Easy Off oven cleaner......Old hobbyist trick. I used this to strip paints on my PLASTIC Model kits. __________________ Team P.I.M.P. Vancouver BC -Guntech(PM or E-mail only)

July 9th, 2005, 21:16	#8
G_unit Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer	I find a little 320 grit automotive and up wet sanding paper works quite well, it doesn't damage the metal at all, after roughing the surface up I use brake cleaner to remove the paint.

July 10th, 2005, 10:15	#9
Jhay-Ar Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Toronto.Canada	i dont wanna be using sandpaper at all,no matter hi grit since im trying to strip paint off of the threading,sanding it would deform the thread,causing problems installing the R.A.S. (which is what im installing) unto the body of the m4.so i think il be using nail polish or paint thinner on a swab to remove the paint... - JR __________________ - Jr

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