Removing Paint from Metal Parts

Post by rizzo

Hello chaps,

Just wondering what is the best method for removing paint from metal modelgun parts? I've managed to file off paint from some parts to achieve a shiny silver finish (hurrah) but this won'twork for some parts due to their shape. Any ideas?

Post by Mark

Hi rizzo,

Paint on the metal parts? Did someone paint your second hand modelguns? I suppose that you are not refering to the bluing on the parts I.E. the black finish right? Anyway, the absolutely best method is to use a glass-beading cabinet or sand blasting. Have you tried paint stripper? they have some really good stuff out there that takes all sorts of paint off in seconds!
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Wanted to buy: MGC Sten MK3....trades?(still)

MGC MP40 Marushin MP40 Nakata MP40 TRC MP40

Modelgun manufacturers, past and present:CMC,CAW,Hudson,HWS,LS,MGC(R.I.P. 1960's~2007) Marushin,Marui,Kokusai,Shoei,Tanaka and Western Arms

Post by rizzo

I assumed it was paint I'm removing the 'finish' of some metal parts on my 1911, just to make it look good :p I'm having an aluminium (cleared with the Home Office) barrel made for it (got tired of the plastic ones snapping) and this will be silver and so i wanted other matching parts I've used a fine file so far, and it's worked well, but the finish is quite rough. I've been told to use glass wool to make the finish smooth.

ALso, i assume the metal parts on mgc guns are made from zinc, does zinc tarnish at all when exposed to air?

many thanks
Joe

Post by Claymore

Do you have a metal 45 modelgun that fires, i didn't know they made one and where are you getting this barrel made, cos i want one now, i must have it this instant.
I think you understand i need this metal barrel.

seriously rizzo, where are you getting the barrel from and can you get more + can you get them for other models

Post by rizzo

It's a custom job, claymore. I've pmed you with details

Post by Mark



Claymore, yes, there is an all metal cap firing .45 modelgun it's the Haw San government .45 dentrinity has them in stock and it looks like they use the real sized MGC.45 cartridges or the Marushin i can't quite tell.
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Wanted to buy: MGC Sten MK3....trades?(still)

MGC MP40 Marushin MP40 Nakata MP40 TRC MP40

Modelgun manufacturers, past and present:CMC,CAW,Hudson,HWS,LS,MGC(R.I.P. 1960's~2007) Marushin,Marui,Kokusai,Shoei,Tanaka and Western Arms

Post by rizzo

I know a chap who had/has one- and he said the finish wasn't too good, and the internals were pathetic

Post by Mark

True, but, they are all metal 1911 modelguns none-the-less whether they are anygood is another matter!
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Wanted to buy: MGC Sten MK3....trades?(still)

MGC MP40 Marushin MP40 Nakata MP40 TRC MP40

Modelgun manufacturers, past and present:CMC,CAW,Hudson,HWS,LS,MGC(R.I.P. 1960's~2007) Marushin,Marui,Kokusai,Shoei,Tanaka and Western Arms

Post by John

I have this Haw San .45. It is OK. The marking is poor. But full metal is irresistable, never match by any plastics. I always say this.

Post by Mark

John, i too like the feel and the weight of the metal modelguns but, most of the Japanese metal pistols can't fire caps so, i try not to collect the non-firing display only dummy metal modelguns. In my case, it has allot to do with my real gun collection than anything else.
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Wanted to buy: MGC Sten MK3....trades?(still)

MGC MP40 Marushin MP40 Nakata MP40 TRC MP40

Modelgun manufacturers, past and present:CMC,CAW,Hudson,HWS,LS,MGC(R.I.P. 1960's~2007) Marushin,Marui,Kokusai,Shoei,Tanaka and Western Arms