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| Crosman140 |
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I would like to create a two-tone effect on my 1377 by removing the black finish on the frame.
I understand it is a zinc alloy die cast material.
Has anyone done this?
Did you have to put on a clear coat to keep it from corroding?
Thanks for your help.
This is NOT my gun, but something like this, but without painting the frame. I am willing to paint it if that is the only alternative.
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:27 pm |
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| Alstone |
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You can remove the black paint off the frame and polish it no problem, but you will need to stop the surface from oxidising by using a lacquer or something similar.
Below is a photo of my 2240 ready for re-blacking after polishing
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:11 pm |
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| Al's right. Without some kind of clear coat the metal will turn a dull grey in a week or so. |
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:46 pm |
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| Alstone wrote: |
You can remove the black paint off the frame and polish it no problem, but you will need to stop the surface from oxidising by using a lacquer or something similar.
Below is a photo of my 2240 ready for re-blacking after polishing
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Whoa, that's really nice looking. Thanks for the info and the pic. I'll use the clear coat as well. |
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My Critter Gitters
.22 Crosman 140 (1955)
.177 Crosman G1 (2009)
.177 Crosman 1377 (2009)
.177 Daisy 880 (2019)
BB Daisy Red Ryder (2012)
BB Daisy Buck (2019)
BB Crosman 1600 (1980)
BB Marksman 1010 (1979) |
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:39 pm |
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| Alstone wrote: |
You can remove the black paint off the frame and polish it no problem, but you will need to stop the surface from oxidising by using a lacquer or something similar.
Al |
So what did you use to strip off the paint? |
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My Critter Gitters
.22 Crosman 140 (1955)
.177 Crosman G1 (2009)
.177 Crosman 1377 (2009)
.177 Daisy 880 (2019)
BB Daisy Red Ryder (2012)
BB Daisy Buck (2019)
BB Crosman 1600 (1980)
BB Marksman 1010 (1979) |
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:15 pm |
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The frame on a 2240 is as rough as a badgers bum so you will need something better than just paint stripper, I used emery flap wheels, emery strip and a file to get rid of the casting flash, it was then polished using buffing wheels in a drill press. If you have a Dremmel tool it will help.
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:16 pm |
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| Alstone wrote: |
The frame on a 2240 is as rough as a badgers bum so you will need something better than just paint stripper, I used emery flap wheels, emery strip and a file to get rid of the casting flash, it was then polished using buffing wheels in a drill press. If you have a Dremmel tool it will help.
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Yep, the good old dremel came into play as well as a wire brush wheel that I mounted to my drill and then clamped the drill to my work bench.  I know, get better shop tools, but it worked. I'm just did my clear coat and will reassemble soon and post some pics.
I went with a brushed look versus polishing it all up. I didn't want glossy, I wanted a satin look. My clear coat is satin as well.
Here is the final product.
http://airgunhome.com/agforum/viewtopic.php?p=40907#40907 |
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My Critter Gitters
.22 Crosman 140 (1955)
.177 Crosman G1 (2009)
.177 Crosman 1377 (2009)
.177 Daisy 880 (2019)
BB Daisy Red Ryder (2012)
BB Daisy Buck (2019)
BB Crosman 1600 (1980)
BB Marksman 1010 (1979) |
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