BPS Sticky Stock

[SwampWolf]

I've had a Browning BPS shotgun that I bought new several years ago that has developed a very tacky surface on the "Dura-Touch Armor Coating" finish. It's been stored in a climate appropriate room. Anyone know how to get rid of the annoying stickiness? Thanks.

 

[lemaymiami]

Pretty sure when any finish goes bad - you're going to need to get that item stripped and re-finished. There are folks around who specialize in this kind of work (and some of them do outstanding work)- but anyone can do it themselves using good quality wood re-finishing gear and a bit of elbow grease. As a first step for anyone contemplating doing that - get a look at Formby's products at your local DIY store. Remember though that most of the chemicals involved aren't good for metal so keep it away from any wood work...One other source of info are from folks who collect surplus weapons - then restore them...

There might be a much easier way on this particular type of finish- if anyone knows about it I hope they post up...

 

[earlthegoat2]

I am assuming this is a synthetic stock with a coating on it that has degraded over time.

My only suggestion is strong solvents rubbed on with a rag and then take a scrub brush to it to hopefully remove it completely.

I don’t really know what to say after that. It will probably be a bare plastic and not as nice as the dura touch was.

 

[Thomasss]

There is a class action lawsuit against Browning about the finish asking for replacement stocks and parts that may have been damaged from the coating. Now most wood refinishing products may damage synthetic stocks. Some people have claimed they removed the finish by1) using warm water and dress shirt cloth, 2) Bleach and a scrubbly, 3) Or Laquer thinner to soften the entire finish and under coat over several hours and slowly wipe it off with paper towel.
But some people have successfully had their stocks replaced by Browning. The finish was popular on a large assortment of Browning firearms from 2007 to 2017.

If you have purchased a firearm containing the Dura-Touch® coating, you may be eligible to receive benefits from a class action settlement (the “Settlement”). The Settlement resolves litigation concerning the potential deterioration of the Dura-Touch® coating applied to certain models of firearms. The Settlement establishes a Dura-Touch® Claim Resolution Process, whereby a U.S. customer may send their Dura-Touch® coated firearm for evaluation, and, if necessary, repair or replacement, provided that the Dura-Touch® coating shows signs of deterioration.
For more information regarding the Settlement, please review the following documents:



Long Form Notice
Summary Publication Notice
Stipulation Of Settlement
Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement
Amendment To Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement
First Amended Complaint


If you would like to speak with a dedicated Dura-Touch support representative, please call (800) 811-5029, or send an email to [email protected].. If you are located in Canada, please call (800) 746-7033 or (514) 333-7261 for assistance.

 

[SwampWolf]

I'm wondering if rubbing the stock judiciously with the finest of steel wool might work. Guess there's no way to know unless I try it. And thanks for all the helpful responses. I hate to get "involved" but Thomasss' suggestions may be the only recourse I have to fix the problem.

 

[gralewaj]

If this is a known issue by Browning, and you could end up with a brand new stock set, why not at least send an email with a few pictures attached before you get a bunch of steel wool bits stuck to it?