Remove old spraypaint from a nerf gun?
#1
Posted 15 January 2015 - 01:20 PM
Gut the electronics, drill a hole in the shell, and attach a crank to the gear. Bam, crank-action stampede that doesn't require batteries, or even a trigger.
...(also judging by your past posts, I would consider you pretty dang wise elder like in the modding community )
#2
Posted 15 January 2015 - 01:35 PM
#3
Posted 15 January 2015 - 02:04 PM
I have used brake cleaner before, but it can make the shell warp if your not careful. And if you use brake cleaner when you repaint you need to wash your shell with soap and water first.
Thanks! Good to know because I just happen to have some.
Gut the electronics, drill a hole in the shell, and attach a crank to the gear. Bam, crank-action stampede that doesn't require batteries, or even a trigger.
...(also judging by your past posts, I would consider you pretty dang wise elder like in the modding community )
#4
Posted 15 January 2015 - 02:22 PM
Thanks! Good to know because I just happen to have some.
Yep just be careful. Sometimes it takes it off and sometimes it just loosens it up enough it will scrub off. I just spray it on a paper towel or a rag and start scrubing, but like I said it can make the shell warm so be careful.
#5
Posted 28 January 2015 - 07:40 PM
To any future readers:
If the blaster is clear-coated, I would scrub it [carefully, as Droid said] with brake cleaner first to remove the clear then follow with the soapy water bath for at least a few hours. If its just painted, the bath alone might do the trick.
Again this has only been tested on Rustoleum spraypaint, I have no idea if any of these methods will work on other brands or vinyl dyes. I seriously doubt vinyl dye will come off with soap and water though.
NOTE: I have noticed the the glossy painted areas are more difficult to remove than the flat/matte painted areas. The brake cleaner almost didn't affect it.
Gut the electronics, drill a hole in the shell, and attach a crank to the gear. Bam, crank-action stampede that doesn't require batteries, or even a trigger.
...(also judging by your past posts, I would consider you pretty dang wise elder like in the modding community )
#6
Posted 29 January 2015 - 12:25 AM
#7
Posted 29 January 2015 - 12:09 PM
You maybe able to get away with using brake fluid as well. Not sure what it will do to the plastic if left too long. I've seen brake fluid ruin car paint, I'm sure it will do wonders on spray paint.
#8
Posted 29 January 2015 - 01:30 PM
I've seen and used paint stripper for plastics before at my local OSH. It was actually an environmentally friendly one too. All I remember is it like an orange gel.
You maybe able to get away with using brake fluid as well. Not sure what it will do to the plastic if left too long. I've seen brake fluid ruin car paint, I'm sure it will do wonders on spray paint.
If left to sit on bare plastic, the brake stuff makes the plastic "pruny"
@meishel, I will try to get some pictures up by tomorrow. However, I was dumb and forgot a before pic. I'll have to dig up one of the photos I took right after Iainted it 8 months ago...
EDIT: I did some more work on it and decided to just use what I have at this point for the Longstryfe MK I prototype. I found that it was impossible to get any paint off of areas that I had sanded before painting, and the glossy white that I used won't come off the stock at ALL. Lesson of the day: just don't do a crappy paintjob in the first place so I NEVER have to do this again.
Here's the before (looks a lot better NOW doesn't it?)
After (yikes)
If I ever decide to try and tackle the stock, I will try using that "orange gel" and see if I can get better results. At least now for this prototype I won't be worried about destroying the shell, cuz I already did... whatever
Edited by ravetrooper, 29 January 2015 - 05:18 PM.
Gut the electronics, drill a hole in the shell, and attach a crank to the gear. Bam, crank-action stampede that doesn't require batteries, or even a trigger.
...(also judging by your past posts, I would consider you pretty dang wise elder like in the modding community )
#9
Posted 03 May 2015 - 11:18 PM
#10
Posted 04 May 2015 - 01:41 AM
seriously though look look at the sandpaper section of the store and look for those 3M scotch brite pads. they come in different levels of "aggressiveness" and have worked very well in the past
trans as shit because fuck you
#11
Posted 04 May 2015 - 12:37 PM
#12
Posted 05 May 2015 - 12:27 AM
Gut the electronics, drill a hole in the shell, and attach a crank to the gear. Bam, crank-action stampede that doesn't require batteries, or even a trigger.
...(also judging by your past posts, I would consider you pretty dang wise elder like in the modding community )
#13
Posted 05 May 2015 - 09:24 PM
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