Ever stripped the lacquer off Turnbull CCH?

[cubrock]

I have a gun with Turnbull color case hardening. The lacquer coating appears to have "bubbled" in several places, for lack of a better word. The underlying metal finish appears to be damaged, but I think it would look a lot better without the lacquer, since it isn't providing a clear coat of protection any more. I'm curious if anyone has stripped the lacquer from their Turnbull CCH gun, how you did it, and the results.

Thanks!

[nolongcolt]

I had a similar thing happen with my Colt SAA .44-40 late 3rd gen. After cleaning a couple of times it looked like a top coat finish was sort of disintegrating off the frame, so I just helped it along with Hoppes until it was all gone. Colors arent quite as vibrant as they were but still look good.

[eisenhower]

I'd suggest e-mailing Turnbull's to the attention of Todd Burkett. They may have a recommendation for stripping in the safest way. Or they may want to look at it if there's a defect in the finish.

[cubrock]

Thanks to both of you! The gun was finished by Turnbull under contract to another company back in the 90s, but contacting them is probably safest. I'll try that.

[jplower]

It's only True Oil, use their solvent on a hidden area first. Surface of metal will be soft, it's not hardened, only cosmetic according to DT