Gold Wax pen filler removal?

[c good]

Previous owner of a Model 19 filled the roll marks with gold wax pencil. What is the safest way to get rid of this stuff? Acetone, Hoppes, heat...etc? Thanks for any info.

 

[Hondo44]

Yes, or lacquer thinner. But you don't need heat.

 

[diyj98]

Any of the above, but I've used Hoppes more than anything just because I always have a jar.

 

[BloodyThumb]

I agree that you don't NEED heat, and certainly not a LOT of heat... but I know what works for me. Blow dryer on high to soften it up, then Hoppes and an old toothbrush. Usually makes for a very quick removal.

 

[B.Thomas]

Mineral spirits will do the trick as well.

 

[JOliver]

Acetone and then wax the gun afterwards
I have applied gold and taken it off and this is what I use
I dip a Q-tip in acetone and it works fine doesn't hurt blue or nickel at all
It will clean the finish very well so I use a non abrasive wax and go over the gun after I'm done.

 

[chief38]

Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber works too if you have some. Oil afterwards.

 

[gwpercle]

Acetone and an old Oral-B tooth brush ... scrub it clean , don't get acetone on wood , plastic or wood finish ...steel , blued or stainless is A-OK !
Oil metal after removal ... acetone is a powerful degreaser .
Gary

 

[hannstv]

I am glad someone started this thread, I have a old revolver that needs this treatment.