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Removing paint from an optic?
April 03, 2026, 12:46 PM
pepsiblueRemoving paint from an optic?
Traded for a used Aimpoint RDS and Mount, and it’s been spray painted. Best options or technique for getting the paint off? It isn’t a thick coat, so that should help! Thanks in advance!
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I left "practical" behind many years ago. It was covered with my first Glock 19. (Fredward) April 03, 2026, 03:30 PM
M1GarandyYou might call Aimpoint and ask.
Speaking generically for spray paint removal in general, my normal routine for removing spray paint on things starts with rubbing alcohol and work my way up to paint thinner/mineral spirits.
I'll escalate to stronger solvents if I have to and I'm willing to risk what is under the paint or I know it won't be harmed.
I'd start with all of those on a cotton swab in a hidden area before I went to town in a visible area.
But call Aimpoint first and see if they have a recommendation.
April 03, 2026, 04:09 PM
powermadBreak clean melts paint off.
Citristrip is good for delicates.
April 03, 2026, 06:48 PM
darthfusterBrake fluid will melt rattle can paint.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier April 03, 2026, 07:04 PM
dsietsquote:
Removing paint from an optic?
Do these RDSs have coatings on the optics that are sensitive to chemicals. I agree w/ M1Garandy. Calling first can't hurt.
April 04, 2026, 05:52 PM
pepsiblueJust a little update. Alcohol works, slow going tho. WD-40 did nothing, and brake cleaner was the same. Brake cleaner was used on a q-tip, that may not have helped. I had a can off Goop-off, and that was the best… but still not great. I’ll look for a small container of CitriStrip, otherwise the GoofOff will have to do!
10mm lays waste to entire cities, cuts through diamonds and will tear Superman a new asshole. - Parabellum
Sex offenders can not be rehabilitated. It's in their wiring. They should not be released back into the general public. On the other hand they should not be warehoused either. I think they should be executed.....Spectre
When someone tries to kill you, it doesn't matter how they are doing it. You're in mortal danger, and it's time to try to kill them back.
Arc.
___
Kill every last one of these goddamned animals. We need a president with balls. We need leadership. We should be carpet bombing these barbarians wherever we find them, and we should be looking for them 24/7. We have to unleash Hell upon them. They understand nothing but death, so death is what we should bring them, wholesale.... Para
I left "practical" behind many years ago. It was covered with my first Glock 19. (Fredward) April 05, 2026, 08:24 AM
darthfusterJust to clarify, brake fluid. Not brake cleaner. Brake fluid will lift rattle can paint. Takes awhile. Maybe overnight, but it’ll get it done.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier April 05, 2026, 10:11 PM
GreymannYes, ^^^^^ dot 3 brake fluid would be my first choice.
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