Any tips about removing postwar paint? I have a German MG Optics can with postwar Norwegian paint, and a drop down periscope for an MGZ34 optical sight, at some point I will be removing the Norwegian paint to get to the Original dunkelgelb on the periscope and the can Field Gray. Before anyone suggests acetone, let me wonder out loud "is there a way to dilute the strength of acetone/fingernail polish, mineral spirits, paint thinner, etc.?" Thanks, Chris....
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Paint Removal
No ideas on how to remove postwar paint from original items? -
I guess not it seems? Pity 'cos I was sitting waiting for the answer too - I have an MG drum mag carrier and drums with what I presume is post war green paint on them and with the original yellow/tan paint underneath and was thinking about removing the later paint job but wasn't sure how to do it without buggering up the original paintwork?Originally posted by ChrisCook View Post
Getting the paint off is easy enough but it's getting it off without taking the original stuff off too - question is what would be the better alternative...post war green or just dive in with the Nitromors paint stripper and see what happens....
At the moment I'm stopping on the side of caution and ain't done anything yet....Comment
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Try acetone dipped in cotton wool, but be very careful and dont rub too hard! It should remove the newer paint layers and leave the original behind....but be very very careful.Comment
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Paint Removal
After gently applying the acetone what is the best method to neutralize it to keep it from going any further into the original paint? Chris....Comment
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Chris,
Actone is an extremely fast evaporating solvent.You dont have to neutralise it.You have to use a q tip soaked in the stuff to keep it at a volume to remove paint.
Try an experiment and rub a bit on a metal surface.Watch how fast it dissapears.
I can assure you from using it dozens of time,if the base paint is original factory enamel, acetone will not hurt it.Comment
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