Removing the orange tip on a KWA MP7?

wasteisland · April 24th, 2011, 09:29

So I've searched some topics on this and it seems to be different gun to gun. Anyone have suggestions for the best approach on a KWA MP7?

Thanks. (My first gun btw

, I can taste the airsoft)

HeadlessChicken · April 24th, 2011, 13:02

For mine I removed the flash hider and dunked it in nail polish remover for about an hour and it did the trick.

Specs · April 24th, 2011, 13:15

acetone

Danke · April 24th, 2011, 13:25

Goop off.

wasteisland · April 24th, 2011, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

For mine I removed the flash hider and dunked it in nail polish remover for about an hour and it did the trick.

Was it painted black under? and if so, did the black paint come off too? After the soak, did the paint just come off by whiping it off, or did you have to scrub etc.. with something? I'd like to avoid re-painting it if possible.

CaffineNinja67 · April 24th, 2011, 21:36

yah, i ordered a Echo1 ASR and i figure a giant orange circle in a bush is a give away. im wondering if painting over it is just easier

HeadlessChicken · April 24th, 2011, 21:40

The metal flash hider was black underneath but wasn't harmed by the nail police remover.

wasteisland · April 24th, 2011, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeadlessChicken

The metal flash hider was black underneath but wasn't harmed by the nail police remover.

Was it Acetone or non Acetone nail polish remover? Also, having trouble removing the flash hider.. wondering if it's lock tite'd on..

Sorry, kinda a newbie.

Thanks for the replies thus far.

Eeyore · April 24th, 2011, 23:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasteisland

Was it Acetone or non Acetone nail polish remover? Also, having trouble removing the flash hider.. wondering if it's lock tite'd on..

Sorry, kinda a newbie.

Thanks for the replies thus far.

Try non acetone first Mike, if that fails use the big guns.

magicmint · April 25th, 2011, 17:07

I used a furniture stripper, Circa 1850. In about ten minutes the ugly clown nose was gone.

m102404 · April 25th, 2011, 17:24

I use either Orange Stripper (eco friendly paint stripper...doesn't kill you with the fumes) or Circa Stripper (strong furniture stripper) or PolyStrippa (spray on foaming paint stripper).

They'll all work, although the orange stripper is slow to act.

Work it into the tough to reach places with a brush (toothbrush if you're going to toss the brush afterwards...brass brush if you're going to rinse and reuse). Brush in hot soapy water to get rid of the stripper and get any oils off of it.

It'll strip it right down to the bare metal...then you can prime and paint.

Anytime I've tried to just remove the orange but not disturb the black underneath...I either don't get all the orange off...or ruin the black underneath....and then end up completely stripping it and repainting anyways.

Cadpat. · April 25th, 2011, 18:50

Black nail polish

Spawn28 · April 25th, 2011, 18:52

Poly Strip and a toothbrush

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April 24th, 2011, 09:29	#1
wasteisland Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montreal, Quebec	Removing the orange tip on a KWA MP7? So I've searched some topics on this and it seems to be different gun to gun. Anyone have suggestions for the best approach on a KWA MP7? Thanks. (My first gun btw , I can taste the airsoft) __________________ Danny throws rocks at pregnant women.

April 24th, 2011, 13:02	#2
HeadlessChicken Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	For mine I removed the flash hider and dunked it in nail polish remover for about an hour and it did the trick. __________________ "Hey I'm the first one to say its a great country but its a straaaaange culture. This is a place where gun store owners are given a list of stolen credit cards but not a list of CRIMINALS and MANIACS. And now they're thinking of banning toy guns...AND THEY'RE GONNA KEEP THE F**KING REAL ONES!" -George Carlin 1937 - 2008 (RIP buddy)

April 24th, 2011, 13:15	#3
Specs Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Victoria City	acetone __________________ Kingston airsoft, we do it better.

April 24th, 2011, 13:25	#4
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Goop off. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

April 24th, 2011, 21:36	#6
CaffineNinja67 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario	yah, i ordered a Echo1 ASR and i figure a giant orange circle in a bush is a give away. im wondering if painting over it is just easier

April 24th, 2011, 21:40	#7
HeadlessChicken Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada	The metal flash hider was black underneath but wasn't harmed by the nail police remover. __________________ "Hey I'm the first one to say its a great country but its a straaaaange culture. This is a place where gun store owners are given a list of stolen credit cards but not a list of CRIMINALS and MANIACS. And now they're thinking of banning toy guns...AND THEY'RE GONNA KEEP THE F**KING REAL ONES!" -George Carlin 1937 - 2008 (RIP buddy)

April 25th, 2011, 17:07	#10
magicmint Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary	I used a furniture stripper, Circa 1850. In about ten minutes the ugly clown nose was gone.

April 25th, 2011, 17:24	#11
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I use either Orange Stripper (eco friendly paint stripper...doesn't kill you with the fumes) or Circa Stripper (strong furniture stripper) or PolyStrippa (spray on foaming paint stripper). They'll all work, although the orange stripper is slow to act. Work it into the tough to reach places with a brush (toothbrush if you're going to toss the brush afterwards...brass brush if you're going to rinse and reuse). Brush in hot soapy water to get rid of the stripper and get any oils off of it. It'll strip it right down to the bare metal...then you can prime and paint. Anytime I've tried to just remove the orange but not disturb the black underneath...I either don't get all the orange off...or ruin the black underneath....and then end up completely stripping it and repainting anyways.

April 25th, 2011, 18:50	#12
Cadpat. Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London, ON	Black nail polish

April 25th, 2011, 18:52	#13
Spawn28 I am manly hear me squeek Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North Bay The Gateway to Hells Ars!	Poly Strip and a toothbrush __________________

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