Paint remover.

Hiace83 · Oct 4th, 09, 02:35 PM

hi guys...

using paint remover to remove spray paint on alu casing would damage the alu surface?

beside scraping off the paint..what other method do u guys use

Ar3s · Oct 4th, 09, 03:32 PM

paint remover does not damage the alu surface from what i used. i used tiger brand last time. thinner helps too. scraping damage the alu surface more.
get loads of rags for the paint remover to use together.

Hiace83 · Oct 4th, 09, 11:01 PM

ohh i am fine with the scratches on the casing as i am going for a powdercoat...

using paint remover is faster or thinner?

bianco · Oct 5th, 09, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hiace83

ohh i am fine with the scratches on the casing as i am going for a powdercoat...

using paint remover is faster or thinner?

paint remover is much faster. but the acid is quite painful when it gets to your skin, so be very careful with it.

btw, i remember there was someone with a similar situation (spray painted, wanting to powdercoat)... and he gave david (defu lane powdercoat) a call and after he brought the case, david cleaned off the old paint and proceeded to powdercoat the case. i don't remember if there was additional charge. but you can give him a call and usually david doesn't chop with his prices.

Hiace83 · Oct 5th, 09, 01:51 PM

i brought my case to david before..he told me he need to ask his friends to use waterjet..which cost another $80...which i feel is a tag too ex.. thats why removing it myself..

bianco · Oct 5th, 09, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hiace83

i brought my case to david before..he told me he need to ask his friends to use waterjet..which cost another $80...which i feel is a tag too ex.. thats why removing it myself..

ah, no wonder. if that's the case, you can go with the paint remover. like it said earlier, the acid is quite painful to the skin. but is very effective in getting rid of the old paint. make sure you allow enough time for the acid to eat thru the paint.... you'll see that the paint becomes this mushy/cracked texture; then you can rub off with metal spatula or brush. the paint debris can still have some of the acid though, if it gets in contact with your skin; it'd cause a slight itching/burning sensation.

Hiace83 · Oct 5th, 09, 03:36 PM

Ohh..btw...how much is it and any recommended brands like asre mentioned abt the tiger brand...

will using paint remover cause a mess ah..haha

bianco · Oct 5th, 09, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hiace83

Ohh..btw...how much is it and any recommended brands like asre mentioned abt the tiger brand...

will using paint remover cause a mess ah..haha

i used rj brand, cost $7something.
as long as you have newspaper to catch/collect the old paint, should be ok i guess

Hiace83 · Oct 5th, 09, 04:27 PM

i wonder if dipping the parts in thinner will help also? dun wanna mess with acidic stuff though haha..whats ur view pal.

bianco · Oct 5th, 09, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hiace83

i wonder if dipping the parts in thinner will help also? dun wanna mess with acidic stuff though haha..whats ur view pal.

i don't think it'd be as effective. usually thinner is effective when the paint is still wet. here's a link that could help you decide which method is best for you.

redpillbluepill · Oct 5th, 09, 04:57 PM

Get some latex/rubber gloves and paint brush for the application.
For me I just lay down the stuff with newspaper as backing on the floor and make sure its well ventilated (open air should be the best) and not windy.

It will be best to get a pair of goggles too if you are not experience with the application too. Dip and spread evenly throughout the surfaces with intervals of 1hr (Timing is up to you) in between each coat.

Older paint will take a while so please be patient.

Hiace83 · Oct 5th, 09, 05:13 PM

hmm wow...need do coat by coat?

redpillbluepill · Oct 6th, 09, 04:41 AM

I've worked with a few finishes and most of the time the paint will wrinkle and come off as flakes (Its best you let the paint remover do its job with time and wait it out till it dries)
For most jobs, it will take a few repetitions to fully remove the paint, some paint will take longer though.

Hiace83 · Oct 6th, 09, 11:29 AM

pardon me...will powdercoat cause flaking?

Ar3s · Oct 6th, 09, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bianco

ah, no wonder. if that's the case, you can go with the paint remover. like it said earlier, the acid is quite painful to the skin. but is very effective in getting rid of the old paint. make sure you allow enough time for the acid to eat thru the paint.... you'll see that the paint becomes this mushy/cracked texture; then you can rub off with metal spatula or brush. the paint debris can still have some of the acid though, if it gets in contact with your skin; it'd cause a slight itching/burning sensation.

yeahhhhhhhh it burns.....
Hey its not arse !!!!!