Removing White

Tim · 05-14-2005, 01:20 PM

Not sure what section of the forum to post this one, but here goes. I have a pistol that has had all of it's proofs, serials and the DWM logo on the toggle filled with that white junk used to make them stand out in photos. I've tried WD-40 (my universal solvent!) and Hoppes and it doesn't want to come out. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff and won't damage blueing, or do I have to scrape it out? Does anybody but me think this detracts from the look of a Luger?

Tim

Edward Tinker · 05-14-2005, 01:26 PM

I like to have it to make them show up in photos. Usually people use stuff that comes right out. (The safety area, geishert (sp) should have whiting).

I would be very careful in any kind of solvent.... If Hoppes doesn't work, then maybe they used something more like paint?

Persistent rubbing with a small toothbrush and hoppes didn't work, then maybe use a wood toothpick to test how hard it is?

Ed

Navy · 05-14-2005, 02:38 PM

Acetone-based fingernail polish remover works well, is cheap and does no harm.

Tom A

05-14-2005, 01:20 PM	#1
Tim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Great North Woods of Wisconsin Posts: 100 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Removing White Not sure what section of the forum to post this one, but here goes. I have a pistol that has had all of it's proofs, serials and the DWM logo on the toggle filled with that white junk used to make them stand out in photos. I've tried WD-40 (my universal solvent!) and Hoppes and it doesn't want to come out. Is there a solvent that removes this stuff and won't damage blueing, or do I have to scrape it out? Does anybody but me think this detracts from the look of a Luger? Tim __________________ The intent of the second amendment was not to allow the private ownership of firearms. If it had been it would have said something like "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"...

05-14-2005, 01:26 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,936 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I like to have it to make them show up in photos. Usually people use stuff that comes right out. (The safety area, geishert (sp) should have whiting). I would be very careful in any kind of solvent.... If Hoppes doesn't work, then maybe they used something more like paint? Persistent rubbing with a small toothbrush and hoppes didn't work, then maybe use a wood toothpick to test how hard it is? Ed

05-14-2005, 02:38 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Acetone-based fingernail polish remover works well, is cheap and does no harm. Tom A