How do you remove powder coating?
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Instructor
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From: Omaha NE
How do you remove powder coating?
I just got a K&N triple air intake, referred to as the claw for my 96 Corvette for Christmas.
The metal on the 3 intake tubes is powder coated. I need to remove the powder coating so that I can get this chromed.
Today, I tried removing the powder coating with carb cleaner as one suggested but the carb cleaner didn't budge the powder coating.
I was told that I can't sand blast it as is it will leave pits in the metal and then the chrome finish won't be smooth. Is this true?
Any other suggestions on how to get the powder coating off?
Anyone know where I can send this to get the powder coating off and get it chromed?
Thanks,
JJ
The metal on the 3 intake tubes is powder coated. I need to remove the powder coating so that I can get this chromed.
Today, I tried removing the powder coating with carb cleaner as one suggested but the carb cleaner didn't budge the powder coating.
I was told that I can't sand blast it as is it will leave pits in the metal and then the chrome finish won't be smooth. Is this true?
Any other suggestions on how to get the powder coating off?
Anyone know where I can send this to get the powder coating off and get it chromed?
Thanks,
JJ
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Big Bear City CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Originally Posted by JJ77
I just got a K&N triple air intake, referred to as the claw for my 96 Corvette for Christmas.
The metal on the 3 intake tubes is powder coated. I need to remove the powder coating so that I can get this chromed.
Today, I tried removing the powder coating with carb cleaner as one suggested but the carb cleaner didn't budge the powder coating.
I was told that I can't sand blast it as is it will leave pits in the metal and then the chrome finish won't be smooth. Is this true?
Any other suggestions on how to get the powder coating off?
Anyone know where I can send this to get the powder coating off and get it chromed?
Thanks,
JJ
The metal on the 3 intake tubes is powder coated. I need to remove the powder coating so that I can get this chromed.
Today, I tried removing the powder coating with carb cleaner as one suggested but the carb cleaner didn't budge the powder coating.
I was told that I can't sand blast it as is it will leave pits in the metal and then the chrome finish won't be smooth. Is this true?
Any other suggestions on how to get the powder coating off?
Anyone know where I can send this to get the powder coating off and get it chromed?
Thanks,
JJ
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Burning Brakes
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From: MidOhio
Originally Posted by TommyL
I have removed powder coating several times with gel type paint remover...alittle messy but your part will come out perfect. Just follow the directions and take your time. 
Did some powder coating years ago, epoxy type and we stripped it with an industrial, solvent type paint stripper. It had a lot of methylene chloride solvent in it-I think that's what did the most work. Do it with plenty of ventilation. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
I used to do powder coating for industrail machinery and when we had to re-do a part we used an acid based stripper that would if left to long eat the metal part.
Ditzler Aircraft Stripper might work I dunno.
Be very careful with it though it is very toxic and can cause serious eye damage. It is nuteralized with pain water.
Got a nasty oil stain in your driveway the stripper will remove it.
Wear a face mask and eye protection.
Ditzler Aircraft Stripper might work I dunno.
Be very careful with it though it is very toxic and can cause serious eye damage. It is nuteralized with pain water.
Got a nasty oil stain in your driveway the stripper will remove it.
Wear a face mask and eye protection.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Regina Sask
try this to strip the coating
before you go out and pay a small fortune for exotic striping material take a tour of the wifes kitchen and get a can of oven clean ( easy-off) or whatever its called dont use the no fume, get the nastiest smelling stuff you can find, spray it on heavy and let it sit, when dry use damp sponge to remove, hit with second heavy coat and it should be off, i have striped motoercycle frames this way in the past with zero problems and leaves a nice smooth surface ready for the buffing wheel and compounds.
hey worse case if it dont work you will have super clean parts and only be out 5 bucks.
hey worse case if it dont work you will have super clean parts and only be out 5 bucks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Amarillo TX
Originally Posted by Z51JEFF
Aircraft stripper.
Dave
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Pa
you can sand blast it or go to a machine shop of some type and they will blast it in a media cabinet. This will not harn your claw for the chrome finish. BUT pull out that wallet and be prepared to to hear about the $$$$$$ that they will charge you to chrome that small part. My grill for my 32' was $1550 but I had shopped forever to find the right person for the job. I had been quoted $525 to $1800. I have had dozens of parts chromed and have never had an inexpensive job satisfy me.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Las Vegas NV
Originally Posted by 93convtLT1
you can sand blast it or go to a machine shop of some type and they will blast it in a media cabinet. This will not harn your claw for the chrome finish. BUT pull out that wallet and be prepared to to hear about the $$$$$$ that they will charge you to chrome that small part. My grill for my 32' was $1550 but I had shopped forever to find the right person for the job. I had been quoted $525 to $1800. I have had dozens of parts chromed and have never had an inexpensive job satisfy me.
