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...

Know of a way to get paint off aluminum? I heard stripper would discolor it.

Mike T

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.

wire wheel will yeild scratches on your beautiful aluminum surface. Maybe 3m scotchbrite pad?

That's when you start polishing....

steeel wool? emery cloth? or media blast?

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