Removing spray paint on an AR

[Get_Training]

Evening gents. I've got an AR, and a separate lower that someone spray painted before I owned them. I'm looking to strip the spray paint off. I've seen Goof off, and brake cleaner used. Do any of you have any experience with either method, or know another, better method?

 

[Camaro2052]

I’ve used brake cleaner on a AK it’s worked for me

 

[Allsmiles]

Depending on paint, Hoppes #9 may dissolve it without damaging anything. Might want to try this before going to harsher stuff.

 

[Get_Training]

Depending on paint, Hoppes #9 may dissolve it without damaging anything. Might want to try this before going to harsher stuff.

I'll absolutely do this. Thanks for the tip! It's the Krylon camo paint from home depot, I'm told.

 

[N.Ga.Trader]

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I've actually been working on removing paint from one of mine today.
Same type of paint too, most of it comes off after a few minutes of sitting.

 

[Get_Training]

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I've actually been working on removing paint from one of mine today.
Same type of paint too, most of it comes off after a few minutes of sitting.

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Can't say I'm familiar, did it have any effect on the finish of the metal itself? Where did you purchase it?

 

[N.Ga.Trader]

Can't say I'm familiar, did it have any effect on the finish of the metal itself? Where did you purchase it?

I've had this container for awhile but I'm pretty sure you can get it from home depot or Walmart, no effect on metal, just let it sit and spray it off. If there are any stubborn spots reapply and use a brush to help soften the psin.I use a stiff nylon brush

 

[Get_Training]

I've had this container for awhile but I'm pretty sure you can get it from home depot or Walmart, no effect on metal, just let it sit and spray it off. If there are any stubborn spots reapply and use a brush to help soften the psin.I use a stiff nylon brush

Excellent. Thank you sir! I'll go this route before I try any harsher chemicals. I appreciate the advice!

 

[N.Ga.Trader]

Excellent. Thank you sir! I'll go this route before I try any harsher chemicals. I appreciate the advice!

I pulled the hand guard off if mine just to make it more manageable and separated the upper from the lower.

 

[Gunanddoglover]

This...

I've actually been working on removing paint from one of mine today.
Same type of paint too, most of it comes off after a few minutes of sitting.

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That is an excellent product.