[R-390] Front panel paint removal

[Ray, W2EC]

Just get a stripper listed for "Aircraft". Aircraft are usually aluminum
and will tolerate NOTHING in any compound that can possibly cause
corrosion. Your local auto body store more than likely has "aircraft"
grade certified stripper.

73, Ray  W2EC



"Scott, Barry (Clyde B)" wrote:
> 
> I'm starting on another front panel restoration -- this one with stamped/engraved lettering.  When I did my first one, it was silkscreened so I was able to just wet-sand the old paint right off.  With this lettering, naturally I want to remove the paint from the tiny grooves as well.
> 
> I'd prefer to minimize any sanding I might do as this could decrease the goove depths.  Granted, it would be a lot of sanding to do this, but I'd rather not go there.
> 
> I tried a bit of acetone and it was rather ineffective (the original paint is quite tough).  What paint strippers have worked best for those who have done this?  I'm concerned about the corrosive effects of some strippers on the aluminum.  I suppose it can be neutralized, but I wanted to find out what the "professionals" have used.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Barry - N4BUQ
> 
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