Powder Coat Removal
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Powder Coat Removal
I’ve got to remove some powder coat from a couple of finned alloy rocker covers. Are there any paint removers that will do the trick?
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Re: Powder Coat Removal
I think a rotor hammer would be your best bet
IF the powder coating is
done correctly, the powder coating literally seeps into the open pores of
the metal when it gets hot. My condolences

done correctly, the powder coating literally seeps into the open pores of
the metal when it gets hot. My condolences

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Re: Powder Coat Removal
On my Cosworth arms I softened it with some thinners and scraped - but nowhere near a fiddle as what you've got to sort I'm afraid.Having said that, I have a set of dental scrapers and the corner bits popped out easier to my surprise.
The blowtorch did come out too!!!
Good luck
The blowtorch did come out too!!!
Good luck

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Re: Powder Coat Removal
Thanks. I was really hoping someone would say “put this stuff on and it peels right off”.
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Re: Powder Coat Removal
I use mops but I have a polishing machine they may fit on a drill but you need to hold everything secure and wear goggles and mask.
https://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/sati ... ops&page=2
https://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/sati ... ops&page=2
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Re: Powder Coat Removal
Apart from the chipped bits! It’s a right pain because they’re quite nicely done.
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Re: Powder Coat Removal
Starchem Synstryp works if you have the time. Did some parts today but the power coating was very thin.