Removing the finish on a CZ.82

Tractor Boy · November 3rd, 2009, 10:06 AM

Well, so far I have tried gun blue and rust remover from Birchwood & Casey and it would not remove most of it, so then came the bronze brush, well that got most, but still some spots that I cant get with the brush....... also tried carb cleaner(both kinds), brake cleaner, electrical parts cleaner, 409.....

I'm wondering if over cleaner may help? also is it safe for the springs inside?

fivepointstar · November 3rd, 2009, 11:24 AM

before I've reblued my guns, i've used gun oil and steel wool. I lightly buff in a circular motion. LIGHTLY Buff not to scratch what I didn't want damaged

hole punch · November 3rd, 2009, 12:11 PM

eddiek has tackled this http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=13170

jmiller320 · November 3rd, 2009, 01:01 PM

Try a #2 pencil for small areas. Theres just enough abrasive material in the lead to remove small spots.

vette97 · November 3rd, 2009, 02:24 PM

Paint stripper and a steel brush worked for me.

eddiek2000 · November 3rd, 2009, 05:36 PM

Paint stripper, fine wire wheel, some dremel wire wheels worked for me. Just don't use the coarse wire wheel. It'll scratch vs removing the nasty paint.

JSW · November 3rd, 2009, 06:24 PM

I used Zip paint remover let sit for a couple hours then brushed off with cleaning brush (heavy toothbrush) then repeated until clean of paint.then the important part ----drive to Corsica Coatings to have joe refinish with a Moly Resin in a black finish. then wait--dropped it off last Sat.

Tractor Boy · November 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JSW

I used Zip paint remover let sit for a couple hours then brushed off with cleaning brush (heavy toothbrush) then repeated until clean of paint.then the important part ----drive to Corsica Coatings to have joe refinish with a Moly Resin in a black finish. then wait--dropped it off last Sat.

Nope, no reblueing of this one, I ordered 2 when I bought them from SOG, one hand-pick the other non..... hand-pick looks never issued, and this one which had some muzzle damage and a very worn finish. I wanna do it in chrome or nickle plated and hopefully find some pearl grips even have some made if possible

lee2 · November 5th, 2009, 07:03 PM

navel jelly.

Shadow68 · November 6th, 2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lee2

navel jelly.

I hope you meant this:

And not this:

EEEEEEEWWWWWW!

Sorry - I couldn't resist

Tractor Boy · November 6th, 2009, 05:22 PM

where do I get NAVAL jelly?

aquaman · November 6th, 2009, 06:06 PM

Its paint not blue. Theres your problem. Try paint thinner.

Shadow68 · November 6th, 2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tractor Boy

where do I get NAVAL jelly?

It's been years since I bought it - but I'd think any decent hardware store should stock it.

I believe it's made/distributed by Permatex (the Loctite folks) so maybe if the local hardware store doesn't have it, an auto parts store might.

Just on a side note - I'm not sure if it'll remove blued finish...
The wikipedia article here says the way it removes rust is actually similar to blued/parkerized finish.
But I have absolutely no experience using it for that - so if someone says they've done it - their experience should trump my google-fu...

November 3rd, 2009, 12:11 PM	#3
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jmiller320 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Havre de Grace Posts: 248	Try a #2 pencil for small areas. Theres just enough abrasive material in the lead to remove small spots.

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eddiek2000 Sweet Lemonade!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Maryland - Chuck Co. Posts: 2,801	Paint stripper, fine wire wheel, some dremel wire wheels worked for me. Just don't use the coarse wire wheel. It'll scratch vs removing the nasty paint.

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JSW Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delta Pa Posts: 1,018 Images: 1	I used Zip paint remover let sit for a couple hours then brushed off with cleaning brush (heavy toothbrush) then repeated until clean of paint.then the important part ----drive to Corsica Coatings to have joe refinish with a Moly Resin in a black finish. then wait--dropped it off last Sat.

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