manifestdestiny Posted July 7, 2021 #1 Posted July 7, 2021 I just picked up a cartridge belt that is complete and otherwise in good shape. Unfortunately, one side of the cartridge belt has some pretty substantial black paint stains on it. I was able to get it extremely cheap, and I'd like to know if there is anything that I can do to at least remove some of the staining. The issue is not necessarily the hardened coat left by the paint (I am fairly certain that I can chip that off)...its whats left underneath? Other than goo-gone or something of that nature, is there anything that y'all would recommend me trying? I have attached some pictures so y'all can see what I'm dealing with
Blacksmith Posted July 7, 2021 #2 Posted July 7, 2021 With all due respect, my recommendation is don't. It may be something worth experimenting with, if it was a non-porous hard surface. Being fabric, I can't think of anything you could use that wouldn't make it worse - leave an oily residue, etc. Is what it is, at this point.
manifestdestiny Posted July 8, 2021 Author #3 Posted July 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Blacksmith said: With all due respect, my recommendation is don't. It may be something worth experimenting with, if it was a non-porous hard surface. Being fabric, I can't think of anything you could use that wouldn't make it worse - leave an oily residue, etc. Is what it is, at this point. Thank you very much for the reply. I figured as much, but part of me hoped that there was some magical process of removing stuff like this that I was not privy to. For the cost of $15, I didn't have the heart to let something that is in otherwise good condition go to the trash pile or something along those lines.
USARV72 Posted July 9, 2021 #4 Posted July 9, 2021 Belts “ condition” is compromised regardless so you might try Wal-Mart brand Carb. or brake cleaner, cheap at buck 97 a can. Remove built up paint, get old stiff brush, outside on board, spray cleaner and scrub. You will be surprised.
dmar836 Posted July 16, 2021 #5 Posted July 16, 2021 If you're gonna do it, I'd chip off all the thick parts down to the weave and then go at it. Acetone is fairly benign - it was regulation for the AAF depot to scrub flight jackets with it prior to redye. Not saying it's benign on everything but on textiles I wouldn't have an issue trying it. Lacquer thinner will likely just make it bleed more into the fabric. JMO, D
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