How do you remove the Stamped-In writing off the 2240 Tube...????

[0351_Vet]

Has anyone tried that, or will that weaken the tube?     

[BigErn]

You can fill it in with a plastic filler like Bondo then smooth and paint I guess. Removing the lettering will probably weaken the tube but if you are using 12g. carts it might not be a problem.

[Fronzdan]

It's so deep you'd be left with a weak tube if you sanded it off.  Best bet would be to buy an aftermarket tube without the stamped legal crap.

[1377x]

it will weaken the tube
try what bigern said.i was just thinking about this before i logged on today
if you look inside the tube of a 1377 you can see the stamping on the inside wall
havent noticed on the 22xx guns

[Crosshairs]

Can i ask why you want to do that. Don C has SS tubes with no lettering.
                                        Mike 

[Davio]

My guess is so he won't have to read "This is not a toy" 500 times per tin of pellets. 

[0351_Vet]

Can i ask why you want to do that. Don C has SS tubes with no lettering.
                                        Mike 

Yep, but DC'c tubes are like $65. Was just curious as I have seen several here that appeared to be smooth.
So whats the secert? 

[BDS]

No secret Walt, body filler or green stuff, sand and paint. The roll engraving is done in mass production and is about 1/2 the wall thickness or more. Grinding or sanding it out will leave a paper thin tube.

Only other option are the aftermarket tubes.

[0351_Vet]

No secret Walt, body filler or green stuff, sand and paint. The roll engraving is done in mass production and is about 1/2 the wall thickness or more. Grinding or sanding it out will leave a paper thin tube.

Only other option are the aftermarket tubes.

Thanks Brian, I figured if it were going to be DuraCoated, why buy a new one...?
BTW, what's Green Stuff?

[cmj21973]

Green Stuff
http://www.polymericsystems.com/epoxies-adhesives/epoxy-putty-tapes/kneadatite-blue-yellow.htm

[1377x]

Yep, but DC'c tubes are like $65. Was just curious as I have seen several here that appeared to be smooth.
So whats the secert? 

probably saw some 2300's
i just bought a custom shop tube off one of the forums for a custom build,im trying to get started

[BDS]

Thanks Brian, I figured if it were going to be DuraCoated, why buy a new one...?
BTW, what's Green Stuff?

It's the generic name for the tube of finishing body filler that goes over the bondo as a the final step. It may be the better product since you would not be filling dents just .010 to .030 of stampings.

[chongman]

You could fill the stampings with JB Weld epoxy. Not as easy to sand as body filler but there is no shrinkage.

[Crosshairs]

You can also melt solder into the lettering then sand it smooth.
                                          Mike 

[BDS]

I like the solder idea Mike 

That's what the real old school body repair guys used back in the day.