tryin to strip a 2L fuch.... and mirror polish it...
tired of wetsanding thru the clear anodizing.....
what strips it the best and cheapest (other than labor )
Full Version: does EZ off really take off anodizing?
I didn't actually see him do it but a guy I used to know said he stripped the anodize off of his Z28 rims with acetone.
Ok, engineer and whatever....look up Sodium Hydroxide and you'll find your answer.
| QUOTE (SLITS @ Mar 7 2006, 02:48 PM) |
| Sodium Hydroxide |
Didn't they use to sell them in the 60's?
They were cookies or crackers or something right?
oh come on...
just give it to me.....
NaOH?
been forever since i took a chem class
just give it to me.....
NaOH?
been forever since i took a chem class
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| what strips it the best and cheapest |
An 'anodizer'. Try:
(909) 923-0562
Danco Metal Surfacing
1750 E Monticello Ct
Ontario, CA 91761-7740
The process is called 'deanodizing' and takes about 5 minutes. My anodizer did it for free so I could get my wheels polished and brought back to him for anodizing.
| QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Mar 7 2006, 03:51 PM) | ||
An 'anodizer'. Try: (909) 923-0562 Danco Metal Surfacing 1750 E Monticello Ct Ontario, CA 91761-7740 The process is called 'deanodizing' and takes about 5 minutes. My anodizer did it for free so I could get my wheels polished and brought back to him for anodizing. |
not worth it...
this is a cracked fuch being turned into a clock...
no money
from demicks pelican write-up
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| Scott Thacher adds: If you put oven cleaner on the anodized parts of the wheels, it will remove the anodizing from the alumnium. |
Ezoff is a milder solution of hydroxide than I used commercially...
Reaction with Al or Mg will produce Sodium Oxide and Hydrogen gas (as in BOOM) and will eat AL rapidly.
Try commercial paint stripper. It may be a stronger solution of hydroxide.
That said...I don't know...but I don't need a clock.
Reaction with Al or Mg will produce Sodium Oxide and Hydrogen gas (as in BOOM) and will eat AL rapidly.
Try commercial paint stripper. It may be a stronger solution of hydroxide.
That said...I don't know...but I don't need a clock.
Oven cleaner generally is basic in nature with sodium hydroxide. Drano drain cleaner is a little
more concentrated. Just read the label. If you mix the drain cleaner with some water, be careful as
it generates heat, even boiling and may spatter. Wear glasses and protective clothes.
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Look for one that says "do not use on aluminium because it will corrode it". Active ingredient
probably sodium hydroxide.
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Don't forget proper ventilation.
Gud Luck!
more concentrated. Just read the label. If you mix the drain cleaner with some water, be careful as
it generates heat, even boiling and may spatter. Wear glasses and protective clothes.
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Look for one that says "do not use on aluminium because it will corrode it". Active ingredient
probably sodium hydroxide.
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Don't forget proper ventilation.
Gud Luck!
You can get granulated lye (for unclogging drains) at the hardware store.. usually red devil brand. SLOWLY add it to COLD water WHILE STIRRING, in a plastic bucket big enough to put the whole wheel into. It doesn't take much, and heat is released as it reacts with the water. I'd say 1/4 cup of lye per gallon of water is plenty. It should strip it in a matter of miutes.
WEAR GLOVES AND WELL SEALED EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER YOU'RE EVEN NEAR THE STUFF! It will blind you before you can blink.. really.
When you're done, unclog your drain with it.
BTW, sodium hydroxide is lye.
WEAR GLOVES AND WELL SEALED EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER YOU'RE EVEN NEAR THE STUFF! It will blind you before you can blink.. really.
When you're done, unclog your drain with it.
BTW, sodium hydroxide is lye.
there was this guy who popped open a coke and drank it, only to feel excrusiating pain shortly afterwards.
Apparently the sodium hydroxide used to etch/clean/do something to the cans wasnt washed off or something....
i dunno.
AA, you're a lawyer, figure it out
b
Apparently the sodium hydroxide used to etch/clean/do something to the cans wasnt washed off or something....
i dunno.
AA, you're a lawyer, figure it out
b
It would be easier if you just go out and buy a watch dont ya think 
Aaron,
do some searches on the pelican 911 board.
but short answer:
yes...
The one that works best for me:
Easy off brand
but they make a couple of flavors and the yellow can is "heavy duty"
thats the only one I like.
takes about 3 applications.
don't let it sit too long as it could etch the alluminum
spray liberally. let sit for 15-20 minutes. Wash with a hose outdoors and I use a soft green dish pad to wash it off with. make sure the temp is warm enough or it doesn't work well. 70degrees or a sunny day is best. Like I said, 3 applications before its really off. after the 2nd application you'll be able to see what anodizing is left. (after the 1st one it will look better, but sand paper will reveal that it hasn't cut through yet)
here's a pics of our project rims done this way:
do some searches on the pelican 911 board.
but short answer:
yes...
The one that works best for me:
Easy off brand
but they make a couple of flavors and the yellow can is "heavy duty"
thats the only one I like.
takes about 3 applications.
don't let it sit too long as it could etch the alluminum
spray liberally. let sit for 15-20 minutes. Wash with a hose outdoors and I use a soft green dish pad to wash it off with. make sure the temp is warm enough or it doesn't work well. 70degrees or a sunny day is best. Like I said, 3 applications before its really off. after the 2nd application you'll be able to see what anodizing is left. (after the 1st one it will look better, but sand paper will reveal that it hasn't cut through yet)
here's a pics of our project rims done this way:
im back from da store...
i figured out NaOH is lye... (im slow... and i read the label)
off to do coat one... say 15 minutes and then wash it off....
bought me some gloves
i figured out NaOH is lye... (im slow... and i read the label)
off to do coat one... say 15 minutes and then wash it off....
bought me some gloves
It works, I've done it on bicycle parts before. It not quite like using paint stripper. As stated above, it will etch the Al. It also may require a fair amount of elbow grease to finish the job.
I ues Easy Off. It'll turn the anodizing grey/dark grey.
Wash well with water & schotch brite the dark stuff off.
Warm weather is better......don't breath the smoke coming off.
Cool weather takes longer & don't smoke
Wash well with water & schotch brite the dark stuff off.
Warm weather is better......don't breath the smoke coming off.
Cool weather takes longer & don't smoke
| QUOTE (J P Stein @ Mar 7 2006, 05:06 PM) |
| I ues Easy Off. It'll turn the anodizing grey/dark grey. Wash well with water & schotch brite the dark stuff off. Warm weather is better......don't breath the smoke coming off. Cool weather takes longer & don't smoke |
its kinda cool 70 ish.. and a storm is brewin...
1st layer turned it grey.... wiped it off...... and second cote is etching away
if it fucks it up... big deal. i learned something. yellow can is only 25% lye....
wonder if i could wash it off in my shower?
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 7 2006, 05:10 PM) | ||
its kinda cool 70 ish.. and a storm is brewin... 1st layer turned it grey.... wiped it off...... and second cote is etching away if it fucks it up... big deal. i learned something. yellow can is only 25% lye.... wonder if i could wash it off in my shower? |
It'll clean your drain of hair clogs and chopped up body parts........
| QUOTE (SLITS @ Mar 7 2006, 05:15 PM) | ||||
It'll clean your drain of hair clogs and chopped up body parts........ |
it wont hurt a fiberglass shower?
i went jeffrey dommer on my roommates.....
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 7 2006, 05:16 PM) | ||||||
it wont hurt a fiberglass shower? i went jeffrey dommer on my roommates..... |
No
I thought you were seeking advice on destroying evidence of your love trysts. The wheel thingy was just a cover. Yeh, it'll take care of goat parts too!
Ya think his roomies are gonna wonder whats he doing in the shower with a Rim : 
| QUOTE (spunone @ Mar 7 2006, 05:25 PM) |
| Ya think his roomies are gonna wonder whats he doing in the shower with a Rim : |
well.. now i have a rim stuck to mu johnson...
i didnt know the center hole on a fuch was that small.....
this is worse than the time i got por 15 on my hootus
| QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 7 2006, 05:28 PM) | ||
well.. now i have a rim stuck to mu johnson... i didnt know the center hole on a fuch was that small..... this is worse than the time i got por 15 on my hootus |
Well exemplified example of a DREAMER
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| Well exemplified example of a DREAMER |
He meant the 'air nozzle'
draino works too and cleans the drain at the same time. I've used both.
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