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| Mike T |
 May 28 2003, 03:07 PM
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can't 'member  Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Brackney, PA Member No.: 161  |
I bought a pair of Chevy aluminum heads for the 283 I'm building for my '75 autocrosser. Good shape, low miles, good price, but unfortunately the PO painted them blue... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
Know of a way to get paint off aluminum? I heard stripper would discolor it. Mike T |
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| Gint |
May 28 2003, 03:14 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
I'd use a small (not cheap, but small) wire wheel on a die grinder or something similar.
Wait, what am I saying. I'd glass bead 'em probably. |
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| need4speed |
May 28 2003, 04:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 339 Joined: 11-April 03 From: Arroyo Grande, CA Member No.: 564 |
wire wheel will yeild scratches on your beautiful aluminum surface. Maybe 3m scotchbrite pad?
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| Gint |
May 28 2003, 04:31 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That's when you start polishing....
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| Aaron Cox |
May 28 2003, 06:17 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
steeel wool? emery cloth? or media blast? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| Mike T |
Jun 1 2003, 01:05 PM
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can't 'member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Brackney, PA Member No.: 161 |
Well, I found something that worked great. Spray carburator cleaner. Ever see the warnings not to get it on painted surfaces?
Here's why... Mike T Attached image(s) 
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