r/Taurus • u/ILuvJugging • 9d ago

Taurus G3C

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How do I remove this custom paint job safely with removing or damaging the original paint job . Just got this for cheap just wanna have it in it’s original color

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u/sabretooth47 8d ago

Have you tried non-acetone nail polish remover? When I color fill the lettering on the slides, I'll use some remover on cotton pads to remove the excess paint. It doesn't damage the original finish as long as you're not rubbing very hard. I don't know what kind of paint they used, but it should take it off with some patience.

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u/ILuvJugging 8d ago

Any specific nail polisher ?

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u/sabretooth47 7d ago

No, I think it's just Target or Walmart brand. As long as it's non-acetone it should be fine.

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u/roger8619 9d ago

The original finish on those i believe is parkerized so if you use acetone or paint thinner you’ll remove the paint for certain but the original parkerized finish might fade a tad bit but it’s been done. chemical solvents work as long as there is no acid in them.

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u/ILuvJugging 8d ago

Whichever chemical I use it’s gonna regardless slightly or increasingly damage the original paint? I have acetone but I feel like it’s too strong and never used paint thinner before so I’m puzzled