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December 28th, 2020, 10:35 AM #1
Varnish/Stain Removal from Parkerized Receiver??
Any ideas on how to get this stain off??
I guess the previous owner thought it was a good idea to apply stain with a brush and not remove the stock...
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December 28th, 2020, 10:59 AM #2Grand Member
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Re: Varnish/Stain Removal from Parkerized Receiver??
Mineral spirits should take it off the metal. If it doesn't wipe off gently use a toothbrush. The bigger problem is the stock. I would have to remove the shiny varnish and put on an oil finish back on. Without knowing if it is varnish or a poly finish it is hard to say what you need to take it off. I would first try mineral spirits, it should not take out any color. If you have to use ethanol some of the stain will be removed and you might have to redo it if you want a darker color.
Do some searches on how to apply a military oil finish and how to remove the shiny varnish. The CMP forums would be a good place to start.
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December 28th, 2020, 11:22 AM #3
Re: Varnish/Stain Removal from Parkerized Receiver??
Remove the barreled action from the stock. A powerful solvent such as acetone or MEK will be needed to dissolve the crosslinked varnish/polymer. Wet some folded paper towels in solvent and "soak" the areas. Work outdoors. Use an old toothbrush to help work the solvent into the varnish film. DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL! Once the varnish is dissolved, you will need to repeatedly and liberally oil the parkerizing. I recommend Corrosion-X or Weapon Shield Oil.
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December 28th, 2020, 11:35 AM #4
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December 28th, 2020, 11:36 AM #5
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December 28th, 2020, 11:41 AM #6
Re: Varnish/Stain Removal from Parkerized Receiver??
Yet he missed parts of the upper handguard.
Plastic brush only, tooth and then something stiffer but still not metal. I'd try nail polish remover first and work up to the stronger chems depending on results. My go-to is citistrip but I'd be worried about the finish.Owner Trigger Time LLc 01 FFL/NFA Saylorsburg, PA. Sales/Service/Transfers/Training
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December 28th, 2020, 12:28 PM #7
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December 28th, 2020, 08:13 PM #8
Re: Varnish/Stain Removal from Parkerized Receiver??
boop there it is..
But wow the rest of the metal looks good.Owner Trigger Time LLc 01 FFL/NFA Saylorsburg, PA. Sales/Service/Transfers/Training
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December 28th, 2020, 08:33 PM #9
Re: Varnish/Stain Removal from Parkerized Receiver??
Thanks, I tried taking that crap off the hand guard with acetone but it wasn't working..
I started working on the stock now. Hit it with some acetone and some very light sanding with 00 steel wool (did not have any 0000)
I'll have to take it out shooting and see how it looks outside, I may keep working on it if it still looks bad.
Starting to look okay though, (no more annoying shine on the stock in random places)
Starting to look like an M1A.
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December 28th, 2020, 08:36 PM #10Grand Member
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Re: Varnish/Stain Removal from Parkerized Receiver??
Careful with acetone on the plastic handguard. It could discolor or even melt it so test a small section under the handguard.
My first choice on plastics would be ethanol. But even than you should test a discrete spot.
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