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    Stripping a stock

    I have an M1917 stock that has been painted black at some point in the past. It's on pretty thick.
    My question is....what product should I use that will do the best job of stripping the paint off ?
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    Citristrip?

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    I have one that was painted white for use as a color guard rifle.
    You want something “mean” to get all the paint out of the pores...not something that smells like oranges and is safe for small children.

    I used “Jasco Premium Paint and Epoxy Remover.”

    Do NOT get it on your skin.

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    I use 1850 paint stripper, also a gel liquid strip that you don't want on your skin. Read directions...
    Regards, Jim

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    Citristrip biodegradable and water solvent

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    Why in the world would you want to use something harsh and can't get on your skin when Citristrip will do the trick and isn't harmful to you or the environment. Works better than the chemical strippers. I've tried many.

    It's so simple, take most of the metal off, take it to your shower, spray a heavy coat on it, let sit for 20 minutes, turn on hot water and rinse off with a large scrub brush. Repeat. Usually takes two treatments but in an hour, it's done and drying off. One spray can will do three stocks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aragorn243 View Post
    Why in the world would you want to use something harsh and can't get on your skin when Citristrip will do the trick and isn't harmful to you or the environment. Works better than the chemical strippers. I've tried many.
    That has not been my experience with the safer alternatives. Perhaps I’ve been unlucky!

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    I've cleaned at least 20 stocks. I also stripped a very large "map drawer" case that had heavy thick poly on it. Now that one I took outside with a hose and used the brush on citristirp.

    I'm not talking just any "safer" alternative, I'm only discussing Citristrip. It's the only thing I recommend for removing paint or poly.

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    Citristrip is #1 in my book works fast won`t hurt the wood in any way and smells great. Still not recommended to get on your hands or mixing with Vodka for the danger seekers. Cuts poly finish in minutes.

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    I don't have any problems with 1850, wash up in a bucket not down the drain. When you flood it with water, it neutralizes it. It doesn't hurt the wood...
    Regards, Jim

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