Would like to strip the paint on a Delica 4 clip

[Bellasdaddy]

Any suggestions on how to strip the paint and make it look like a semi-pro job without using any special tools like a sand blaster?

Thanks!

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

Somewhere on the forum, there's an older thread (and YouTube video) from somebody who did this very simply with a Dremel, felt wheel and some green compound. The compound is aggressive enough to strip the coating, and at the same time, fine enough to polish the steel underneath. I'll see if I can find that link, and post it here if I do.

I'm sure it could also be done with some very fine grit wet/dry sandpaper. Depending on what finish you want, choose the grit accordingly. Something like 400 - 800 grit for satin finish, or 1000 - 2000+ for a more polished finish. Could take it further with some Flitz or Simichrome polishing paste, too.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

This vid was created and posted by BF member 'unit', in this thread --->: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/738165-Polishing-pocket-clips-(in-under-10-minutes)

[video=youtube;u75HXhpxthc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=u75HXhpxthc[/video]

 

[bonzodog]

i used nail polish remover,then a quick buff up with a dremel

 

[Bellasdaddy]

Thank you!

 

[unit]

Hey, the guy in that video is a total idiot!

 

[Subseven]

If power tools aren't available, steel wool works well. I stripped/polished mine while watching tv in about an hour. It leaves the spyderco logo lines black as well if that's something that you care about (as opposed to a stripper).

 

[Orion's Belt]

Another option is to strip it with a paint stripper and not polish it. I decided not to polish mine when I saw the nice finish underneath.