Removing Paint from Gun Metal - Solvents?

[SniperStraz]

Hi everyone,
I recently bought an old rifle that someone has painted with what appears to be a spray on bed-liner. I am looking for any insight and experience regarding which solvent I should try to use to strip the paint. I am wanting to maintain any bluing that may be left underneath.
I have heard that white vinegar, brake fluid, mineral spirits and GooGone are options.
Any help would be appreciated.
- Sniperstraz

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Laquer thinner...If that won't do it, aircraft stripper will.

 

[SniperStraz]

Thanks. I'll give it a try

 

[Carl N. Brown]

I have removed spray paint with acetone.
I have not tackled removing spray-on bed liner. Please post what works.

 

[boom boom]

MEK strips almost everything but it is very toxic so follow the directions explicitly. Some of those bed liners are made of synthetic rubber so try least harmful first--mineral spirits, then paint or lacquer thinner, then something like MEK.

 

[SniperStraz]

Well, so far I've been using laquer thinner. I have to soke the parts for about a half hour and use quite a bit of elbow grease to get the paint off. So far, the bluing and finish that's left on the gun is dissapointing to say the least, but I suppose that's the price you pay for buying a painted gun.