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Stripping: need something to take the coating off aluminum motorcycle part to polish quicker? Sometimes the part does not come off the bike. Any help would be a big thank you.
Scott Scerschen- Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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If the parts are anodized (clear or colored) you can try Easy-Off oven cleaner. I use to use this method when I use to race remote control cars. I wanted to polish the shock housings and they came with gold anodizing. Do this in a well ventilated area, and you may want to try it out on an extra or scrap part first. I can't remember that exact time required, and it may take multiple applications. Make sure you wear protective gloves [linked by editor to product info at Amazon] and don't get it near your eyes. Good luck. Stan Smith- Cloverdale, California, USA
And if it's a clear coat rather than anodizing, you should be able to remove it with aircraft stripper [linked by editor to product info at Amazon]. Although it's chemically very different (methylene chloride), it is also nasty stuff. Alternately you can get the coating professionally removed by a plating shop if you prefer. Good luck.
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