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July 16th, 2008, 17:17
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KWA Orange tip removal (KWA M1911)
Alright, so I just got that 1911, Works like a charm (despite the fact that i can only get roughly 2 shots from it being so cold at the moment) My main concern is the 'painted' Orange tip, its been done over with a black paint marker, but it still looks like the guns slide tip was dipped into a barrel of molten gorilla ass.
What i've heard : 1 KWA tips are 'really' hard to remove, so sanding and repainting is the best bet. If so, what paint should I use to repaint the slide? I dont have a working airbrush at the moment. But I do have access to Krylon/Rustoleum paints. This is the least wanted option 2 Regular 'nail polish' removers work. I've only seen this said once or twice, but i'm concerned about destroying the matte black finish beneath the slide. More preferred method 3 Any other suggestions? If theres any KWA owners out there that've successfully redone their 1911/glock or whatever. please help! Thanks. ________ Callaway sledgehammer corvette Last edited by Strelok; April 11th, 2011 at 11:49.. |
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July 16th, 2008, 17:48
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KWA REALLY cakes it on. It's not just a thin paint you can scratch off, it's actually some kind of plastic glued on. I would not expect there to be a nice finish underneath even if you got it off without ruining it so you'll probably have to paint it anyways. I I have yet to remove the orange on my KWA USP. However, I was at a game last Sunday and some guys told me I can safely use nail polish remover as the slide is metal. If it was a plastic slide there would be issues with using nail polish remover, however it's not a concern with metal. I'm not sure if your KWA 1911 came with metal slide stock or not but a lot of KWAs do.
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July 16th, 2008, 17:59
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Hate to go off topic, but. How is the USP by the way? I've heard some nasty things about it. Would've been my choice over the 1911 had the reveiws been better. ________ Redhead Cam Last edited by Strelok; April 11th, 2011 at 11:49.. |
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July 16th, 2008, 18:05
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I love it. I've put well over 1000 rounds through it and other than a couple double-feeds I've never had a problem. The only bad thing I've heard is about KSC/KWA USP mags leaking but I have 2 that are both leak-free. It's a beast too. It's quite accurate indoors (outdoors it has issues with wind like any other pistol), it's solid and you can't beat the price with a metal slide.
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July 18th, 2008, 09:32
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Well I just tried the 'nail polish' idea on my M4 tip, it's metal but yeah it does work and the matte black finish underneath is untouched
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July 18th, 2008, 10:09
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Whats the technique you guys are using with the nail polish remover? Let it soak for a while? Scrub it off? I've got to de-orange my KWA P226 PTP...
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July 18th, 2008, 23:45
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Last edited by Strelok; April 11th, 2011 at 11:52.. |
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July 19th, 2008, 01:44
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Schwag wannabe
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I think the best bet would be to pour some of it into a bowl or whatever and have the end of it standing up in it for a bit, 30 mins to an hour, I'm not sure what you would do after that though, if it'd come right off or what.. Anyone?
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July 19th, 2008, 02:43
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July 19th, 2008, 04:31
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I'm hoping not to have to resort to sandpaper but it might come to that.
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July 19th, 2008, 05:31
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If it is metal try automotive break-fluid.
Worked pretty well on my metal flash hiders and WA infinity outer barrel to remove the orange paint. Pour some of it into a bucket, bowl or something like that and leave it there for a day or two. (Some people say couple hours is enough, but for me it only worked after few days) I left mine soaked for few days and then I just used a rough sponge to remove the paint since it pretty much start to peal right off But i am not sure this would work on plastic or damage the matte black finish beneath the slide.
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"Certainly there is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and like it, never really care for anything else thereafter." - Ernest Hemingway Last edited by Dao; July 19th, 2008 at 05:42.. |
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July 19th, 2008, 13:16
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If you're really having trouble removing the tip, you could always buy a metal barrel. You said the frame was plastic, and the slide was metal. Is the barrel metal too?
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July 19th, 2008, 14:53
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Schwag wannabe
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What would a metal barrel do? This is on the slide.
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July 19th, 2008, 16:03
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Maybe he was going to suggest getting a new slide + outter barrel upgrade kit. I think I saw one on airsoftparts.ca
By the way, I have the KWA USP .45 and I gave up trying to get rid of the orange tip.
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July 19th, 2008, 16:22
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By the way, rexdlu have you tried using break fluid to remove the paint?
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"Certainly there is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and like it, never really care for anything else thereafter." - Ernest Hemingway Last edited by Dao; July 19th, 2008 at 16:26.. |
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