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[Guest tanker179]

My friends got a browning 10 ga pump shotgun that has been painted camo, and he wants to know if he would need to thin down paint thinner or would it be alright to use the paint thinner as is. he wants to take the camo off.

[VERO1]

Is the stock underneath wood or composite? If it's wood there is no problem with thinner. Plastic or composite try a hidden place like under butt pad to make sure the thinner doesn't eat it. I don't think you can thin or dilute thinner!

[Guest tanker179]

It is wood underneath, thanks

[Guest price g]

I have used oven cleaner in the past. Test it first.

[Guest tanker179]

just how do you go about taking the camo paint off, is it real hard or what..

[Guest sling]

Thinner and high grit sand paper man...thinner and sand paper.

[VERO1]

Before you resort to that, go to a hardware store and pick up a can of paint stripper. It will take it down to the bare wood if you don't get in a hurry. I like the paste type best, it doesn't seem to get all over everything as badly. Basically you paint on a thick coat and wait for the paint to bubble/blister and then scrape it off gently. Wear eye protection and good gloves, don't get in a big rush, give it time to work. The store can give you more info if you need it. (Remove any plastic or blued parts to keep stripper from damaging them)

Edited June 9, 2008 by VERO1
more info.

[Guest sling]

^ +1

Didnt even think about that stuff. Just dont breath the fumes... you may end up like mars.

[HillbillyMafia]

Acetone works well too, but be prepared to offer ID as itis on the meth list.

[Luckyforward]

Paint stripper is what I use when I refinish old gunstocks to get loads of varnish off.

[Guest tanker179]

Thanks Everyone.