Chiburi Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 I have just taken possession of a rather misused wakizashi , the tsuba has been painted with what looks like black enamel paint. The tsuba does look like it may have a bit of age too it ,going by the paint that is missing. So what are the recommendations to remove the paint rather the using commercial paint stripper as a last option is best . Thanks for any help. Quote
uwe Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 Can you post a pic "Chiburi"? PS: Please use your real name to sign your posts. It's about the forum rules.... Quote
EdWolf Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 Like Uwe said, a picture will be helpful. I think that a paint heat gun will do the job. Scrape the paint of with a small wooden stick. This way you will make no scratches to the metal. Take your time and don't overheat the Tsuba. 1 Quote
Stephen Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 i wouldn't use a heat gun, leave it in a crock pot on low all day or just use paint stripper. Quote
TETSUGENDO Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 Chiburi, Blindly scraping away at your tsuba is something I would not recommend, all manner of damage is conceivable. Even a wooden stick can damage a tsubas surface, dislodge inlays (or overlays), etc. -StevenK Quote
Chiburi Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Posted June 14, 2017 Very sorry not putting name , new at this forum posting , hopefully i dont mess this up. i have managed to remove the many layers of paint . i was told to use a hairdrier to get paint soft and wooden tooth picks to lift the paint. this worked a dream with no damage to the tsuba (slow work ). To my surprise there was a design under the paint which i could not see. There looks like it may have had gilt in the past, as small speck on top of design (did check paint specks none came off with paint). Forgive me i dont know how to put photos here .Thank you all for your comments. Cliff Hughes Quote
TETSUGENDO Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 Cliff, Check the forums guidelines and how to's, you will find info on posting a photo. A photo would help us help you! -StevenK Quote
Chiburi Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Posted June 14, 2017 can i beg sympathy and declare old age lol i have trouble working out tv remote. hope this works, if it dont i will go back in my corner and shut up.but thank you all Cliff http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u678/IaidoChiburi/logo/Tsuba/tsuba%20gilt_zpsnyggbk3m.jpg Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 You're a mean man, Jean, but I tend to agree. Ken Quote
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