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Any ideas how to remove Dykem Hi-Spot Blue from a raw gunstock?
I'm inletting a semi finished walnut stock onto a CZ 527 bolt action. Started w Dykem blue on the action to find high spots on the stock. I put too much blue on, and it got everywhere. Reportedly it's soluble in rubbing alcohol, and that did remove it from the action. But getting it out of the stock pores is a no-go. Tried alcohol + tooth brush, next I'll try a brass brush w alcohol, but wanted to see what sharper minds have to say.
Fortunately I haven't started sanding and finishing the stock exterior, so it's not a disaster (yet). The stuff gets everywhere! Also, a saving grace is the kitchen towels have a blue/white pattern, so the wife hasn't noticed anything (thank G-d for small victories).
Joe
I'm inletting a semi finished walnut stock onto a CZ 527 bolt action. Started w Dykem blue on the action to find high spots on the stock. I put too much blue on, and it got everywhere. Reportedly it's soluble in rubbing alcohol, and that did remove it from the action. But getting it out of the stock pores is a no-go. Tried alcohol + tooth brush, next I'll try a brass brush w alcohol, but wanted to see what sharper minds have to say.
Fortunately I haven't started sanding and finishing the stock exterior, so it's not a disaster (yet). The stuff gets everywhere! Also, a saving grace is the kitchen towels have a blue/white pattern, so the wife hasn't noticed anything (thank G-d for small victories).
Joe