Glossy duty holster finish removal

[bernie]

Is it possible to remove the high gloss finish from a Safariland duty holster? I have a chance to pick one up for almost nothing, and it is for a pistol that I do not have a holster for. It would be used for field carry, and I would prefer it not to be a high gloss. Is there any "zip strip" or similar formula to pull it off? I prefer a more natural appearance and less of a patent leather appearance.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Sandpaper

 

[Panzerschwein]

Id try some dry mica powder and a toothbrush, followed by a coat oh Johnson's Paste Wax.

 

[rcmodel]

IMO: If Safariland put it on a duty holster?

I would bet it is as near to non-removable as any finish you can dream up!

I think any solvent or stripper that will touch it is likely to destroy the holster.

You might be able to dull it with sandpaper.
Or paint over it with Flat-Black automotive spray can.

But I doubt you can 'remove it' using conventional means.

rc

 

[Sunray]

Like RC says, it's likely there forever. Might actually be patent leather too. However, there is a product made to remove finishes from leather as a prep for re-dying. You should be able to find in in a shoe repair shop.
The Leather Luster Pre-Cleaner from these guys might do it too.
http://shop.leatherluster.com/product.sc?productId=1&categoryId=1

 

[Red Cent]

http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/10127491-AA.shtml

Never used the stuff. Have no idea what will happen.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

I don't think there is any good solution for removing the glossy finish... at least nothing that will not completely destroy the holster. Since it is a synthetic material, try roughing it up with sandpaper or ScotchBrite pad and paint the darned thing any color you like. Camo?

George P.

 

[Panzerschwein]

Id go to bettin hands thst some course steel wool would do the job.