Stripping Powdercoat?
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Stripping Powdercoat?
Might be the wrong section, but I know there are a few folks "in the know" here..
I have a set of wheels that need to be stripped, and re-coated. They are 3 piece, and the center has been removed. What method do I use?
Stripper?
Sandblasting?
Sandpaper?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
I have a set of wheels that need to be stripped, and re-coated. They are 3 piece, and the center has been removed. What method do I use?
Stripper?
Sandblasting?
Sandpaper?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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cant you just use a heat gun/propane torch to get it past 450 degrees? it should turn back in to a fluid and you should beable to just wipe it off right? i have never powdercoat anything but it seems like that would work from what i have read.
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Originally posted by skunks
cant you just use a heat gun/propane torch to get it past 450 degrees? it should turn back in to a fluid and you should beable to just wipe it off right? i have never powdercoat anything but it seems like that would work from what i have read.
cant you just use a heat gun/propane torch to get it past 450 degrees? it should turn back in to a fluid and you should beable to just wipe it off right? i have never powdercoat anything but it seems like that would work from what i have read.
Doing a quick search on the internet, blasting doens't work well removing powder coatings (it's slow and beats the crap out of the surface).
Chemical strippers are what everyone recommends. I saw one person used Acetone (fingernail polish remover) with success.
Chemical strippers are what everyone recommends. I saw one person used Acetone (fingernail polish remover) with success.
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What is MEK? I didn't get much on a google search.. Thanks!
What is MEK? I didn't get much on a google search.. Thanks!
Some nasty stuff. Most people recommend using something, less toxic to your health.
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Originally posted by Mahjik
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Some nasty stuff. Most people recommend using something, less toxic to your health.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Some nasty stuff. Most people recommend using something, less toxic to your health.
I've used it on aircraft parts as it is the only thing that would strip the oxide primer off aluminum. If you inhale any of it you'll swear your brain is melting. Use this stuff with proper protection!
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Originally posted by zyounker
Sandblasting is probably the way..
If you get stuck my roommate owns a powder coating business, just pm me or something.
-Zach
Sandblasting is probably the way..
If you get stuck my roommate owns a powder coating business, just pm me or something.
-Zach
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From: Scott AFB, IL
Originally posted by Mahjik
Doing a quick search on the internet, blasting doens't work well removing powder coatings (it's slow and beats the crap out of the surface).
Chemical strippers are what everyone recommends. I saw one person used Acetone (fingernail polish remover) with success.
Doing a quick search on the internet, blasting doens't work well removing powder coatings (it's slow and beats the crap out of the surface).
Chemical strippers are what everyone recommends. I saw one person used Acetone (fingernail polish remover) with success.
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From: Scott AFB, IL
Originally posted by DamonB
MEK will eat anything I've used it on aircraft parts as it is the only thing that would strip the oxide primer off aluminum. If you inhale any of it you'll swear your brain is melting. Use this stuff with proper protection!
MEK will eat anything
I've used it on aircraft parts as it is the only thing that would strip the oxide primer off aluminum. If you inhale any of it you'll swear your brain is melting. Use this stuff with proper protection!
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Thanks for the help guys. I'm going to give the aircraft stripper a try first. If it doesn't work, I'll go to the MEK. Hopefully my Top Secret clearance will allow me to buy it without questions of government safety!
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Originally posted by jdhuegel1
Thanks for the help guys. I'm going to give the aircraft stripper a try first. If it doesn't work, I'll go to the MEK. Hopefully my Top Secret clearance will allow me to buy it without questions of government safety!
Thanks for the help guys. I'm going to give the aircraft stripper a try first. If it doesn't work, I'll go to the MEK. Hopefully my Top Secret clearance will allow me to buy it without questions of government safety!
ps. Got any FPR plates left?
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Originally posted by ejmack1
Use my suggestion
ps. Got any FPR plates left?
Use my suggestion
ps. Got any FPR plates left?
I have one waiting for you. Shoot me an address.
-Justin
