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Paint Removal. Chemical or sand blast?
Okay guys, I got a AEM intake in pretty rough shape that I may use for a project or just repaint and use or resell. I also have a four point strut bar that needs to be stripped and PC or painted.
I have called around and most places want to charge a ridiculous amount to strip these parts. Any ideas on what is the easiest way to accomplish this? I just wonder if any store bought methods actually work and are worth the hassle. |
What type of metal is the AEM intake made out of?
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Aircraft paint remover works pretty good, but it stings!
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Originally Posted by invasion08
(Post 3877642)
What type of metal is the AEM intake made out of?
Originally Posted by SleepeR1st
(Post 3877647)
Aircraft paint remover works pretty good, but it stings!
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Sand blasting is the best way to go when stripping paint from metal. My buddy rebuilds old Harleys and has a sand blaster in his garage to strip parts. It actually doesn't use sand it uses some kind of tiny plastic beads. Its pretty cool to watch. If you lived closer I'd have them stripped for you for nothing.
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Originally Posted by terch1
(Post 3877667)
Sand blasting is the best way to go when stripping paint from metal. My buddy rebuilds old Harleys and has a sand blaster in his garage to strip parts. It actually doesn't use sand it uses some kind of tiny plastic beads. Its pretty cool to watch. If you lived closer I'd have them stripped for you for nothing.
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Aircraft paint remover with napa parts cleaner is your best bet. Thats how I cleaned up my calipers for the paint job. It does burn if you get it on your skin, so wear very thick disposable gloves. After you have removed all the paint "in a safe area" then use the parts cleaner and a brass wire brush to clean them up. This stuff tears up gaskets though so make sure its pure metal your working with. It works wonderfully and doesn't take long at all. The second it touches the part you can see the paint peel off. The parts cleaner will help ensure that you dont get that paint remover on anything else, and will help you see spots that need more work.
Goodluck! |
Originally Posted by DocBeech
(Post 3877980)
Aircraft paint remover with napa parts cleaner is your best bet. Thats how I cleaned up my calipers for the paint job. It does burn if you get it on your skin, so wear very thick disposable gloves. After you have removed all the paint "in a safe area" then use the parts cleaner and a brass wire brush to clean them up. This stuff tears up gaskets though so make sure its pure metal your working with. It works wonderfully and doesn't take long at all. The second it touches the part you can see the paint peel off. The parts cleaner will help ensure that you dont get that paint remover on anything else, and will help you see spots that need more work.
Goodluck! Thanks, I guess I know what I will be doing this weekend :lol: |
Enjoy and I really really really suggest you buy a cheap disposable paint brush for the paint remover(its a gel) and a box of heavy duty disposable gloves, And make sure you wear eye protection!!! You do not want this stuff to end up on your face or in your eyes for any reason thatisallkthanksbye
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Post pics when it's finished 9k ;)
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