removing poly finish on browning 1970 ?

[crsides]

I have a superposed from 1970 that has the heavy (poly?) finish. I am trying to refinish the butt stock, but having problems getting the old finish off. I have tried the acetone soak for a week, followed by 5 treatments of BIX paint stripper.

Anyone had success at this.


Charlie

 

[A10]

Grinder?? You might try the gunsmithing section.......they may know. Lots of those finishes are baked on so I'm not sure solvent will work. Maybe bead blast then polish again.....

 

[JayCeeNC]

Try Citristrip, available at home improvement stores.
I had a pair of S&W target grips with heavy finish on them, tried everything, then emailed a fellow Forum member who repairs grips. That's what he recommended and it worked.

 

[Munsterf18]

I'm not sure about one that age, but all the hard shiny Browning finishes of the last few years were epoxy. That's why it's hard to strip.

Brownells sells a stripper to remove that finish. I don't remember the name, but I'm sure you can look it up and order it from them.

Good Luck,
M

 

[ricks1]

the decal remover that is used on cars will work Also a heat gun BUT If you are not sure of how to use the heat DONT, you can split the grip area easy. the stripper would be best

 

[tomtheturner]

Try lacquer thinner. A lot of those really tough finishes will peel off, or dissolve with soaking in it for a few minutes.

Good Luck,
Tom

 

[Smith357]

A steam iron will help take the finish off and raise any dings in the wood at the same time.

 

[Rule3]

This topic comes up a lot. Why do folks try to use a product not intended to remove a finish? Acetone is a solvent ,yes but it is not intended as a stripper. It is in most products along with the others than do the job.
The local Lowes or Homer Depot has many brands of finish remover that will cut through anything even epoxy. Not as good as the older products but still work well. Look for a heavy paste formulation which will cling and no evaporate so fast. Two coats and a stripper pad, then some sanding, done.

As mentioned heat will dissolve a lot of finishes, a heat gun if used carefully will dissolve most anything.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/284645-removing-finish-old-stock.html

 

[A10]

Butt stock.....overlooked that part. So much for speed reading!!