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Benmarc
Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Just got bought a Polished Cam cover that was clear coated. The clear coat must not have been totally cured when packaged a has the pattern of the wrapping material imbedded within the clear coat.
Anybody know how to remove the clear coat without damaging the polished cover?
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Road_thing
Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 02:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Try some MEK, but be very careful with it, wear eye & skin protection & all that stuff, it's not good for you!

r-t
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Mikej
Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 03:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

And do not put MEK into a drinking glass, it looks exactly like tap water - up until it gets within a few inches of your nose. Clears your sinuses right up on a hot day it does.

Works great as a solvent, but bad in every other way. Nasty stuff.
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Hootowl
Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ben,

Since it is obviously NOT a powdercoating, just about any paint stripper will remove it. What you need to be mindful of is to ensure that whatever chemical you apply does not stain the aluminum. Can you exchange it for a good one instead?

Jeff
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Misato
Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

where did you buy a polished cover from? or are you talking about the 'timing cover' or whatever they call it.
I use aircraft stripper on all my aluminum parts for polishing.
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Buell_168
Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use paint stripper, spray on or brush on gell type to remove the clear coat. After removing the clear wash it nicely and polish it by hand with a little metal polish compound. Always wear eye protection & gloves . Be careful not to get on painted parts etc.
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Buell_168
Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2003 - 09:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I agree with Misato, Aircraft paint stripper is by far the best I ,ve used.
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