Good way to remove lettering from AR receiver?

[tRidiot]

I have a YHM upper that is marked for 6.8SPC. I've since bought a complete RRA 6.8. Wondering how to remove the white lettering without screwing up the finish too much? I mean, I could sandpaper it... just wondering if there's a trick, like using an alcohol wipe on sharpies, etc. Anyone? Will pain thinner/turpentine work? Essentially the same, I assume, as the T markings?

 

[gfercaks33]

You could try hoppes 9

 

[bigfug]

Black sharpie

 

[HiredHand]

Maybe some brake cleaner.

 

[bsmith918]

Brake Cleaner
Methanol
Acetone
MEK

 

[tRidiot]

Good tips. Thanks guys. I had held onto this upper in the hopes of building a 6.8 and would be nice to have it marked for that from the factory, but since I bought my complete 6.8, I thought I'd just remove the marking and use it as a standard AR upper.

 

[NikatKimber]

The YHM website says they're laser etched. If so, you can't remove it. might be best to trade with someone who wants a 6.8 marked upper.

 

[tRidiot]

The YHM website says they're laser etched. If so, you can't remove it. might be best to trade with someone who wants a 6.8 marked upper.

Hmmm... I'll have to look closer at it. On cursory inspection it just looks painted. Lemme go check... trading might be problematic. Not a lot of people looking to build 6.8 these days.

 

[easy]

If laser etched, you could get something else laser etched over it. Custom logo or just a big white blob.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Hmmm... I'll have to look closer at it. On cursory inspection it just looks painted. Lemme go check... trading might be problematic. Not a lot of people looking to build 6.8 these days.

Pretty good following on 68forums and people building 6.8 all of the time.