Would this be an issue if listed For Sale

[MikeNC]

I have a fairly early Model 36 Chief Special. I dabbed the front and rear sight with Fluorescent hobby paint. Will this be a detractor for the sale? If it is, what would be best product to take it off without damaging the bluing? Thanks!

 

[s&wchad]

Wouldn’t be an issue for me, but it probably won’t help with the sale.
A little acetone and a rag should remove it.

 

[majick47]

It's only cosmetic but most folks are looking for original unmodified so don't give them any reason to ask to pay less, paint should go before listing.

 

[lihpster]

Yeah, just go ahead and take it off. If they want to they can re-paint, but those that don't are probably gonna want to pay less. Probably not much less, but less.

 

[MikeNC]

That was quick and appreciated you guys. I'll get some acetone and take care of it. Thanks again..!

 

[handejector]

You should have listed it yesterday as St. Patrick's Chiefs Special. Too late now- all the Irish have sobered up.

 

[lihpster]

You should have listed it yesterday as St. Patrick's Chiefs Special. Too late now- all the Irish have sobered up.

Some of the Scots haven't!

 

[p8riot]

Some of the Scots haven't!

SOME?!!!!!

 

[GaryHK]

Wouldn’t be an issue for me, but it probably won’t help with the sale.
A little acetone and a rag should remove it.

^This. Acetone won't harm bluing.

 

[lihpster]

There's a few that are allergic, poor sinners.

 

[GaryHK]

You should have listed it yesterday as St. Patrick's Chiefs Special. Too late now- all the Irish have sobered up.

Less sober, maybe. Not totally sober

 

[StrawHat]

You should have listed it yesterday as St. Patrick's Chiefs Special. Too late now- all the Irish have sobered up.

Only the once a year amateur Irish!

Kevin

 

[Smithboomer]

I use diluted acetone, i.e. nail polish remover.

 

[Benchrest1]

If it was me I would strip off the paint.

 

[Kelpatt]

You should have listed it yesterday as St. Patrick's Chiefs Special. Too late now- all the Irish have sobered up.

Lee. I resemble that remark. With a name resembling Kelly Shawn Patt , how could I not celebrate the wearing of the green?

 

[Kelpatt]

Word has it the O’Carroll’s were in fine form as well. Otherwise known in these United States as the Carroll clan

 

[Green Frog]

I would use a Q-tip dipped in acetone to get into the rear sight cutout. It will probably take at least a couple of applications to get it all out and the recess clean.

When you say “fairly early Model 36” are you implying no dash?? If so, that may command a little extra if it is indeed cleaned up and returned to as original configuration as possible. From the picture I can’t tell, but if it will clean up to relatively high grade it should sell quickly for a premium price.

Froggie

 

[MikeNC]

When you say “fairly early Model 36” are you implying no dash?? If so, that may command a little extra if it is indeed cleaned up and returned to as original configuration as possible. From the picture I can’t tell, but if it will clean up to relatively high grade it should sell quickly for a premium price.

Yes... Pre Dash 716517 I bought it new around 1970-71 Still have the box, etc I even had the little cleaning brush, actually still do somewhere, but can't locate it...LOL