Old S&W 638 finish

[Pepi]

I've got a 15 year old S&W 638 that the clear coat looks like crap. I would like to strip the rest of the clear coat off and not sure how to do this? Would it hurt to soak the stripped down gun in acetone? S&W makes good functioning guns but the finish they put on many of these Airweights are BS. They said that I've used a cleaner that did this. Never used anything but oil to clean this gun because I read years ago about this problem.

 

[VERT]

I had a 642 that did the same thing. I just sort of chalked it up to normal wear and tear. But maybe it wasn’t nearly as bad as what you are experiencing? Regardless I agree the finish seemed subpar.

 

[Pepi]

Doesn't look bad stripped of that sh|tty clear coat. I may polish it with the big wheel someday or maybe not

 

[Born2vette]

Doesn't look bad stripped of that sh|tty clear coat. I may polish it with the big wheel someday or maybe not

Cerekote makes a clear. I would expect it to be pretty durable.

 

[VERT]

Doesn't look bad stripped of that sh|tty clear coat. I may polish it with the big wheel someday or maybe not

It’s a pocket gun. Don’t sweat it. Not like it is collectible. Just keep it oiled and carry on.

 

[Pepi]

It’s a pocket gun. Don’t sweat it. Not like it is collectible. Just keep it oiled and carry on.

Nothing else to do in 50 mph winds and minus conditions lol

 

[TJ Kackowski]

Doesn't look bad stripped of that sh|tty clear coat. I may polish it with the big wheel someday or maybe not

What did you use to strip off the old finish?

 

[Pepi]

Girly nail polish LOL I even redid my nails yesterday