Mossberg 535 Camo Mag Tube Removal

[gunnarheim]

How's it going everyone.
I want to replace the mag follower on a Mossberg 535 This shotgun has a camo finish on it . I cannot budge the mag tube by hand as I believe it is loctited to the receiver. I know that applying heat will break the bond but because of the camo finish I am reluctant to do this. I thought of using a strap wrench on it but again it might damage the finish. Has anyone here tried to remove the mag tube on a camo finish gun using these either of these two methods

John

 

[Workin Man]

Try putting the strap wrench on it at a spot where the fore end will cover it. I tried a strap wrench on one of my model 500's though and got nowhere. Heat may be the only way, but someone else may have another idea.

Jim

 

[brybenn]

Wd40 can break down locktite if it can penetrate it. A heat gun will also work. The camo finish is designed so that it can take barrel hest in hot temps. Barrels get hot and the finish doesnt peel