Letter 20079

Prepping aluminum swingarm before polishing [Florida] 

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I want to polish the swing arm on my motorcycle. It appears to be clear coated. Once I get it prepped I know how to polish it i just need to know how to prep it. Should I chemical strip it? If so do I use a regular paint stripper? or do I need to sand it? and if so what grit papers should I use start to finish?

Thanks for any help,

Jim Gunter
- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Dear Jim, use an ordinary methyl chloride based paint stripper. Wear all the recomended safety gear, do it outside on a cool overcast day. Leave for a couple of hours and water blast off.

Mark Gunn
CMF - NSW, Australia

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