Removing Paint from Hacksaw Blades?

by **r0n** » 28 Aug 2006 16:28

I was wondering if they was any way of removing the paint fromt the hack saw blades without all of the sanding? Like a chemical? Maybe? I just finished my first set that I am pretty proud of Ill post pictures when I'm all finished them.

by **UWSDWF** » 28 Aug 2006 16:45

black wet dry super fine sand paper

by **jb68** » 28 Aug 2006 17:10

I agree the best way is the sanding with wet and dry, but there are various types of paint strippers out there.
Don't know where you are but if you're in the UK then there's nitromores.
I was thinking of trying a thinners like Hammerite, again don't know if thats only available in the UK.

by **Kaotik** » 29 Aug 2006 0:36

If you can get it, try soaking them in Acrylic Lacquer Thinner for a while, it will not make the paint just peel off like a paint stripper would, but it will soften it up for easier removal.

by **machinist** » 29 Aug 2006 1:22

I've found starting off with VERY coarse sandpaper like 50 grit then I use industrial grade scotch-brite pad it finshes my picks very smoothly and with minimal effort.

As far as chemicals I experimented with draino clog cleaner it DID come off easier but wearing gloves and scrubbing wasn't worth the effort ultimately.

by **VashTSPD** » 29 Aug 2006 4:40

I either use the 'deburring' blade on the grinder or thermite, mostly the deburring blade though, I like to have lockpicks afterwards.

by **horsefeathers** » 29 Aug 2006 15:34

As has been mentioned.....rubbing with wet and dry really does not take long at all and gets a good shiny finish. Unless your hacksaw blade is 14 foot long..

regards

by **!*AMP*!** » 29 Aug 2006 17:05

The flat side of a dremel grinding pad works nicely. The small circular ones. Makes a pretty nice finish too. I know you were wondering about chemicals, but all I can tell you there is to find a good quality paint stripper. I've stripped many decks, and their are many good brands that take the paint right off.

by **bembel** » 29 Aug 2006 21:29

Acetone.

by **carse** » 30 Aug 2006 15:45

i agree , acetone should work
but make sure you are using protective gloves.!!!

by **RedMercury** » 15 Sep 2006 10:56

Hmm....but what do you guys suggest if I want to paint the picks? Let's say, Black.
Can i spray-paint it?

by **criminalhate** » 15 Sep 2006 11:06

You shouldn't paint them it will make them thicker making them tighter in the key way. I would suggest lookig into getting some gun blue (its almost black after a good application) and blueing them. Atleast thats my opinion.

by **Shrub** » 15 Sep 2006 15:19

Yes a lot of people do gun blue them but i light coat of spray p[aint wouldnt be much differant except it will flake off in the lock with use and clog the lock up,

Leave them shiney, blue them up or i thoguht i read somewhere you can get gun black? anyone know?

by **Kaotik** » 15 Sep 2006 20:46

One could always just paint the handles and leave the working ends unpainted but sanded smooth.

by **illusion** » 16 Sep 2006 5:47

Kaotik wrote:One could always just paint the handles and leave the working ends unpainted but sanded smooth.

Urmmhh... Sweat from your hands would likely make a mess of it, unless you used a paint that resisted it.

I like my picks to be bright and shiny - makes them smoother, glides into the lock, and just looks better IMHO.

Removing Paint from Hacksaw Blades?

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