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Title: Removing Paint from an older recurve
Post by: DWRay on March 30, 2009, 07:49:00 PM

I would like some suggestions on the best way to remove paint from the limbs of an older Browning recurve.  It is glass laminated and I worry about any damage being done to the glass.  Thanks in advance.    :pray:

Title: Re: Removing Paint from an older recurve
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on March 30, 2009, 08:40:00 PM

Don't use a stripper as it will take the finish off.. A little acetone or finger nail polish remover and a paper towel should do the trick.

Title: Re: Removing Paint from an older recurve
Post by: 4runr on March 30, 2009, 09:56:00 PM

Yep, Damp, not wet. Acetone and paper towel.

Title: Re: Removing Paint from an older recurve
Post by: stagetek on March 30, 2009, 10:48:00 PM

Goof-Off. A small area at a time, and keep the windows open !

Title: Re: Removing Paint from an older recurve
Post by: tyee on April 01, 2009, 03:53:00 AM

jig a loo and ooo steel wool works great

Title: Re: Removing Paint from an older recurve
Post by: Dave Worden on April 01, 2009, 01:45:00 PM

I've used lacquer thinner on a rag to wipe the paint off.  Doesn't work if the paint is latex.  The thinner doesn't seem to hurt the original finish as it is USUALLY a two-part finish that is virtually impervious to thinners and strippers.  That being said, you should still try out on a spot that's easy to refinish, just in case.