KWA Orange Tips

Gotrice23 · April 1st, 2012, 23:29

So I tried Google and using the search bar here, but I'd like your guys' opinions on this.

I want to remove the orange tip from my new KWA Beretta M93R purchase from that new hot website everyone's buying from, and I've googled and seen people talk about paint thinner, nail polish remover, or just painting over it. What's your guys' take on this? What have you guys done to remove the painted orange tip from your airsoft guns?

CodeName Sempi · April 1st, 2012, 23:32

Well I have a KWA SR 10, and what I did was boiled it in boiling water for about 30 minutes the paint just lifted right off
Dissassemble the whole thing first and just drop in the peace with orange on it, its spray painted on if I remmember right

Fuzzy · April 2nd, 2012, 00:35

For my KWA pistols, I sanded, buffed and lightly coated the tip with spray paint. Kwa barrels are plastic and paint thinner and other chemicals are harsh on plastic.

Rooster · April 2nd, 2012, 01:37

I picked up an ATP from the same site, when it got here I opened the box, gave the orange tip a look of intimidation and said "You're done now you little orange bastard.."

I then picked the gun up out of the box and the orange tip fell right out of the barrel.

True story.

Kozzie · April 2nd, 2012, 01:43

^^

ap27 · April 2nd, 2012, 04:24

My roommate used a light dab of paint thinner and some steel wool to scrub it off. He got an M93R from the same site

Gotrice23 · April 2nd, 2012, 06:05

Ap27 - did the steel wool take off any of the black paint underneath at all?

Summers1000 · April 2nd, 2012, 20:29

If it's the plastic outer barrel paint over it or replace it with the metal outer you can get.
If it's the muzzle brake you have some more variety in what you can do, such as sanding it off and repainting or using some paint stripper to take it off.

And just a question, You test fire it yet? I might have to pick one up as a project gun later.

Gotrice23 · April 6th, 2012, 00:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Summers1000

If it's the plastic outer barrel paint over it or replace it with the metal outer you can get.
If it's the muzzle brake you have some more variety in what you can do, such as sanding it off and repainting or using some paint stripper to take it off.

And just a question, You test fire it yet? I might have to pick one up as a project gun later.

Turns out the outer barrel was plastic, so some nail polish took off the orange... There's still a little white left from the primer, but overall it looks fine.

Yeah, I've test fired it and it's a fun little gun... Unfortunately, I discovered (after believing it was the full metal version) that it had a plastic frame and outer barrel, which wasn't what I wanted. But oh well.

Freeze · April 6th, 2012, 11:31

The M93R Package with the shoulder stock and extra mag is full metal....so that makes me wonder why this one isn't full metal.

ShelledPants · April 6th, 2012, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freeze

The M93R Package with the shoulder stock and extra mag is full metal....so that makes me wonder why this one isn't full metal.

KWA's use plastic barrels. This it to prevent excessive wear of the barrel/slide/internals.

jordan7831 · April 6th, 2012, 12:21

Its actually pretty strong plastic as well. Also you dont get that nasty partially rubbed off paint on the barrel. Still metal barrels are nice

XZIVR · April 6th, 2012, 14:03

KWA USP Compact, quick wipe with acetone and the orange was gone, with no damage whatsoever to the plastic underneath.

djKail · April 7th, 2012, 16:09

I just sanded the plastic barrel down with a really fine sandpaper. Then I hit it with a shot of black spray paint and it looks good as new.

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April 1st, 2012, 23:29	#1
Gotrice23 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ON	KWA Orange Tips So I tried Google and using the search bar here, but I'd like your guys' opinions on this. I want to remove the orange tip from my new KWA Beretta M93R purchase from that new hot website everyone's buying from, and I've googled and seen people talk about paint thinner, nail polish remover, or just painting over it. What's your guys' take on this? What have you guys done to remove the painted orange tip from your airsoft guns?

April 1st, 2012, 23:32	#2
CodeName Sempi Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Eastern Townships Quebec	Well I have a KWA SR 10, and what I did was boiled it in boiling water for about 30 minutes the paint just lifted right off Dissassemble the whole thing first and just drop in the peace with orange on it, its spray painted on if I remmember right __________________ Proud Owner Of A Pair Of Tom Walisch 2012 Hot Doggers Good site based in the states for hobby goods http://www.sportsonlyauction.com/

April 2nd, 2012, 04:24	#6
ap27 Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Milton, ON	My roommate used a light dab of paint thinner and some steel wool to scrub it off. He got an M93R from the same site __________________ H&K G36c (KWA) / Glock 18c (TM) / Kimber LAPD SWAT Custom (TM) / Mossberg M500 (ACM)

April 2nd, 2012, 00:35	#3
Fuzzy Trader rating Join Date: May 2011	For my KWA pistols, I sanded, buffed and lightly coated the tip with spray paint. Kwa barrels are plastic and paint thinner and other chemicals are harsh on plastic.

April 2nd, 2012, 01:37	#4
Rooster a.k.a. flamethis Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Brunswick	I picked up an ATP from the same site, when it got here I opened the box, gave the orange tip a look of intimidation and said "You're done now you little orange bastard.." I then picked the gun up out of the box and the orange tip fell right out of the barrel. True story.

April 2nd, 2012, 01:43	#5
Kozzie a.k.a. Greedy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto	^^

April 2nd, 2012, 06:05	#7
Gotrice23 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ON	Ap27 - did the steel wool take off any of the black paint underneath at all?

April 2nd, 2012, 20:29	#8
Summers1000 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2011	If it's the plastic outer barrel paint over it or replace it with the metal outer you can get. If it's the muzzle brake you have some more variety in what you can do, such as sanding it off and repainting or using some paint stripper to take it off. And just a question, You test fire it yet? I might have to pick one up as a project gun later.

April 6th, 2012, 11:31	#10
Freeze Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mississauga	The M93R Package with the shoulder stock and extra mag is full metal....so that makes me wonder why this one isn't full metal. __________________ VFC HK416C Crushed Orchid - VFC SR16 BCM ZTW TM G17 Loki Tactical Pink - TM G19 TTI Combat Master

April 6th, 2012, 12:21	#12
jordan7831 will always be Mike Litoris in our hearts Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North York - Toronto	Its actually pretty strong plastic as well. Also you dont get that nasty partially rubbed off paint on the barrel. Still metal barrels are nice

April 6th, 2012, 14:03	#13
XZIVR Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, AB	KWA USP Compact, quick wipe with acetone and the orange was gone, with no damage whatsoever to the plastic underneath.

April 7th, 2012, 16:09	#14
djKail Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sarnia, Ontario	I just sanded the plastic barrel down with a really fine sandpaper. Then I hit it with a shot of black spray paint and it looks good as new.

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