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Stripping ClearCoat Aluminum Running Boards

Some clearcoating solutions

I am looking for product information and tips as to what to use and how to strip clearcoat off Aluminum running boards and what to use to polish and renew....... all info greatly appreciated, Stephen

Stephen Pond
autobody - Canada

September 30, 2008

Hi, Stephen. letter 11239 suggests that it can be removed with MEK / methyl ethyl ketone [linked by editor to product info at Amazon]. However, there are different clearcoat formulations and technologies, so that's not a guarantee that MEK / methyl ethyl ketone [linked by editor to product info at Amazon] would work for you, nor that it is practical. The most likely stripper is aircraft stripper [linked by editor to product info at Amazon], but this is methylene chloride, and quite noxious, toxic stuff. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey

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