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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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remove Paint from Pettit AST?

Can anyone help me out on how to remove this paint
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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a product called 'Aircraft Stripper' will do wonders.

This paint IS a bitch to get off. I have the Tri-Point unit and it has a baked on enamel or powder coating....and it took me a couple of hours to using an industrial sand blaster to get the stuff off. In hindsight I wish I'd have used Aircraft Stripper, as it will flat DISSOLVE the toughest of paints like polyurethane enamels. You can get this at most automotive stores.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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I agree, use a paint stripper and it will just peel right off.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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awesome. Ya I almost have it off just from peeling it but on the beads and the top it's just not working out. I'll get some of that stuff tomorrow, thanks
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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It's a powdercoated piece, use sandpaper to get the coating off the bead/welds.
Art
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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sandblast it
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by smitter113fd
sandblast it
I can tell you from personal experience, that will take a long time and be not nearly as successful as using a paint stripper.
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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any specific names for paint stripper other than "Aircraft Stripper"
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Here my favorite airplane stripper:
Attached Thumbnails remove Paint from Pettit AST?-planesex.jpg  
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Polish that ****! & Paint stripper but isn't the coating for heat purposes?
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