Metal finishing Q&As since 1989

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Stripping overspray from aluminum window frames

I have recently purchased my first home and have gone through the process of having the exterior painted. Unfortunately, the stucco paint bled onto the windows which are aluminum framed. I began to paint the frames, however, I am not sure if this is the most efficient process, as the color of the frames are fine and the windows fairly new. Is there anything that can be used to remove the overspray paint from the aluminum frames to avoid having to repaint all the windows?

Thanks,

Karen A. Warren
engineering - Ramona, California, USA
2004

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I believe the safest way is blasting using fruit stone or soft plastic media. You need a compressor , blasting gun(looks like paint spray gun)and a soft abrasive media. Check if your aluminum clear coated ,blasting may remove coating as well good luck.

Khair Shishani
aircraft maintenance - Al Ain, UAE
2004

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Dear sirs

My condo has dark green aluminum doors and windows. I absolutely hate the color. clashes with everything. can it be changed? inexpensively? and without changing the outside color, as it must be kept uniform with the building.
thanking you in advance for any advice you might have.

Jennifer Mcherron
- Milan, Italy
2006