stock cleaning and jb weld cleaning question

[DngBat7]

How do I clean a stock with an expensive custom paint job. It obviously has a clear coat, but I don’t want to use a chemical that will hurt it. The other question is I took the rings off that were on it and there was some jb weld between between the bases and the action. Is there a way to clean jb weld off a stocked action?

Thanks!!

 

[olddav]

The JB Weld is there to bed the scope base. Are you going to change the base?

 

[DngBat7]

The JB Weld is there to bed the scope base. Are you going to change the base?

Yes. It is necessary. I have new ones coming in. The old bases were a little wider and there is some jb weld on action that will be visable that I want to clean up

 

[newbieshooter]

don't know if this correct. My stock was finished with automotive paint/clear coat - so I treat it like a car. Gently wipe down with a lightly damp microfiber cloth of soap/water if needed. Then I'll apply a thin film of clear coat friendly automotive wax/sealant. Seems to work. YMMV

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[Cemetery21]

Some sunscreen will eat paint/clearcoat. I had a blue cheek (on my face) one year out west.

 

[olddav]

Once the epoxy sets I think the only way to remove it is with heat. I can’t offer any details as to how, perhaps someone else can.

 

[DngBat7]

Once the epoxy sets I think the only way to remove it is with heat. I can’t offer any details as to how, perhaps someone else can.

Because it is set in a stock. I will have to research a chemical solvent. I don’t want the heat to separate if from the stock as well.

 

[Texas10]

Don't want to use heat, then use cold. Dry ice pack it. Epoxy will release with a little effort. If you have liquid nitrogen even better. It's a standard practice used in manufacturing carbon fiber components if you have to disassemble a bonded part.

I typically use a large soldering iron to heat the part locally. Peel off the epoxy.

 

[DngBat7]

Don't want to use heat, then use cold. Dry ice pack it. Epoxy will release with a little effort. If you have liquid nitrogen even better. It's a standard practice used in manufacturing carbon fiber components if you have to disassemble a bonded part.

I typically use a large soldering iron to heat the part locally. Peel off the epoxy.

Thanks!

 

[Bc'z]

How do I clean a stock with an expensive custom paint job. It obviously has a clear coat, but I don’t want to use a chemical that will hurt it. The other question is I took the rings off that were on it and there was some jb weld between between the bases and the action. Is there a way to clean jb weld off a stocked action?

Thanks!!

For the paint I use these 2 products sorry I cant help with the JB Weld.

 

[DngBat7]

Thanks bc

 

[Bc'z]

No worries

 

[olddav]

I just occupy space waiting for the knowledgeable members to show up. Everybody has a job to do.