S.C. Rad buckle repair ??

**Gwar** · 04-17-2014, 02:22 AM

Hello, I have found this RaD buckle for 69.90 Euros equvilant to 80-90 $ U.S.D.
Although I currenty have one in my possesion and of what seems to be aluminum, can the paint be removed safely without harm to the integrity of the piece ?
Also, can any member Identify for certain that this may be Schmolle & Comp. or perhaps
Springer & Co. ? Any Ideas or past methods of removal or even to pass on the buckle will be appreciated. Gwar

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 04-17-2014 02:22 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**kirby** · 04-17-2014, 03:23 AM

I had a Heer buckle once were the area around the eagle was colored with a magic marker or a sharpie. That came off with a little water and a cotton ball. On an aluminum buckle I don't think a little paint remover or nail polish remover is going to do any a damage.

**meyle77** · 04-17-2014, 03:25 AM

varsol is good for cleaning alu

**Erno** · 04-17-2014, 03:38 AM

I would recommend pure acetone, but not nail polish remover as that can contain additives. Pure acetone shouldn't harm aluminum, but it eats away most types of paint and plastic substances.

**Erno** · 04-17-2014, 03:40 AM

By the way, if you use acetone, be sure to wash it off with water before too long.

**Ben Evans** · 04-17-2014, 08:16 AM

I would try the acetone, also nowt to do with me but if you have one already why not put the money into something you do not have? just MO

**jimm** · 04-17-2014, 08:43 AM

Gwar - Please let me know how you get on with that site as i emailed the guy once and never heard back. So i'm unsure if he is still trading?. It says 2009-2010 on the bottom of the page so i wonder if the site is still going , fingers crossed that he is. Very Nice buckle aswell , the paint should come off pretty easily.