Removing BBQ paint from an SKS bayonet

[VanIsleCam]

Hey all - I want to clean up the bayonet on an SKS so I get that wood, BBQ paint metal and silver bayonet. Any ideas? Saw a restoration video about another firearm that said Oven Cleaner will strip finishes. Does this work on refurb paint?

Thanks,

Cam

 

[Robert Nicholson]

I am surprised that you have a BBQ painted bayonet...... some of them are blued or do you mean just the handle part?

Anything you have with acetone, will work good for paint removal - wife's nail polish remover - brake fluid.

 

[VanIsleCam]

I have a couple....I'll post a pic in a bit.

 

[The Kurgan]

acetone, super easy... just do it outside in a metal pail

 

[VanIsleCam]

Rig it up so it's dipped to the mark I take it? How long in its bath K?

 

[ljones]

I am surprised that you have a BBQ painted bayonet...... some of them are blued or do you mean just the handle part?

Anything you have with acetone, will work good for paint removal - wife's nail polish remover - brake fluid.

Some of the refurbishment bayos were blued, some black chrome and some painted like the rifles themselves were. Not unusual.

 

[Bubba Yugga]

Methyl hydrate and a wire brush. The Russkies love stuff that involves alcohol it seems. ..