Removing Hydro dipping?

[hawk-i]

How hard is it to remove Hydro-dip from a Carbon Fiber stock?

Does anyone know what a Gunsmith would charge to do so and then repaint?

 

[guntech]

Why not paint over the dip?

 

[recce]

I have a Savage 10 that was, what I assumed was, hydro-dipped in that stupid US UCP camo pattern, not carbon fibre though.
I just de-greased it with isoproponal and painted it myself. No issues 5 years later.

 

[hawk-i]

Why not paint over the dip?

Would there be any problems with proper bonding of the paint by doing this?

 

[guntech]

I think the hydro dip is usually bonded fairly well to the stock... if not sand it off and paint...

 

[bearhunter]

Why not paint over the dip?

This, just sand it lightly, wipe down with acetone and paint it whatever color you like.

 

[Butcherbill]

Would there be any problems with proper bonding of the paint by doing this?

If you prep it well, degrease and scuff the hydro dip well adhesion should be fine. I would give it a coat of primer and a sand/scuff before you give it a first coat.

I’ve got a rifle that was dipped at the factory and later painted by a buddy, he clearly didn’t scuff it or degrease the barrel or action very well. When I wrapped some electrical tape around the muzzle for hunting it removed the paint revealing the original dip, thankfully it’s a rifle I drag around the bush and I’ve rattle canned the stock camo. It just adds to the overall look of it, it’s no safe queen and I like some honest wear. I might sand and repaint it if I feel so inclined.