Sewar painted black

Henk · 6th September 2010, 10:20 PM

I picked up a sewar. The blade, hilt and the upper part of the scabbard are painted with black paint. The paint is quite fresh. I cann still smell it.
What is a good and secure way to remove the paint?

Atlantia · 6th September 2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Henk

I picked up a sewar. The blade, hilt and the upper part of the scabbard are painted with black paint. The paint is quite fresh. I cann still smell it.
What is a good and secure way to remove the paint?

Hi Henk,
What type of paint do you think it is?

Cheap paint stripper (caustic soda type) should take it off of the blade without incident.

But what's the handle made of?
Paint stripper will completely remove the patina from wood, and probobly from horn.
I'd try carefully flaking it off of the hilt if possible.
Post some pics, might make the problem clearer.

Battara · 7th September 2010, 01:13 AM

You could also soak the blade in acetone.

Boy crap like that burns my butter!

Rick · 7th September 2010, 01:33 AM

Start with Mineral Spirits or pure Alcohol .
If no response, then look at more agressive solvents.

KuKulzA28 · 7th September 2010, 02:16 AM

one man's trash is another's treasure...
...and a man's treasure is another man's trash

The painter probably didn't value it at all

best of luck on the removal!

Henk · 7th September 2010, 10:24 PM

Would like to thank you all for your remarks and support.

Atlantia,
The hilt is as far as i can see now from wood and i think the paint is an acryl based paint. But i'm not a painter so it is a guess. I will post some pictures.

Rick,
I tried to whipe with a cloth and spirits. It is working and i think it is the mildest way to clean it. I'm only afraid it will take some evenings to get rid of the paint. Nice job fot the comming winter

.Or should i soak it in a bath?

Kukulza, you are awfully right.

6th September 2010, 10:20 PM	#1
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Sewar painted black I picked up a sewar. The blade, hilt and the upper part of the scabbard are painted with black paint. The paint is quite fresh. I cann still smell it. What is a good and secure way to remove the paint?

7th September 2010, 10:24 PM	#6
Henk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,209	Would like to thank you all for your remarks and support. Atlantia, The hilt is as far as i can see now from wood and i think the paint is an acryl based paint. But i'm not a painter so it is a guess. I will post some pictures. Rick, I tried to whipe with a cloth and spirits. It is working and i think it is the mildest way to clean it. I'm only afraid it will take some evenings to get rid of the paint. Nice job fot the comming winter .Or should i soak it in a bath? Kukulza, you are awfully right. Attached Images

7th September 2010, 01:13 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,222	You could also soak the blade in acetone. Boy crap like that burns my butter!

7th September 2010, 01:33 AM	#4
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,293	Start with Mineral Spirits or pure Alcohol . If no response, then look at more agressive solvents.

7th September 2010, 02:16 AM	#5
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	one man's trash is another's treasure... ...and a man's treasure is another man's trash The painter probably didn't value it at all best of luck on the removal!