Mag Tube Removal - Camo Finish

[M4-Desert Camo]

Anyone do this? Been reading a lot about the procedure but I wonder if subjecting the camo finish to 15-20 minutes of that kind of heat would damage the paint (or powder coat).

[StrangerDanger]

In the past, others who have done these mag tubes on the tan camo versions did not have trouble when using a heat gun. I would focus the heat of the gun on the mag tube and allow the heat to saturate to the threaded area.

 

I would not use a torch.

[M4-Desert Camo]

Thanks SD ..... Kip is the only one I found who offers a 7rd tube in Camo tan so it will be end of the year probably before I can replace it. Heat gun is a go!

[heckler&kochp2000]

Your just drying out the lock tite. Heat the of magazine with a small propane torch that's how mine was done .

[Dan GSR]

Yup, torch

20 min with heat gun, getting the receiver hot

Or

20 seconds with a torch, heat focused only on the tube, receiver stays cool to the touch

[M4-Desert Camo]

Your just drying out the lock tite. Heat the of magazine with a small propane torch that's how mine was done .

 

Not sure I like the idea of a flame close to the painted surface of the Camo ....

[Dan GSR]

I think you will do more damage with a heat gun. If you are worried wrap it in a wet cloth

[benelliwerkes]

A little late to the party, but nonetheless, here's an M1 with factory camouflage .......using a heat gun ~3 minutes.

 

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