[R-390] Front panel paint removal

[Scott, Barry (Clyde B)]

Looks like I'm in business.  First call and they knew exactly what I was talking about which is unusual when I go looking for a speciality item.  The guy on the phone told me it would "this'll take it right of off of there" so this should be a cake-walk (grin)!

Thanks, Ray,

Barry - N4BUQ

>  
>  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