Author Topic: Stripping Crankcase Paint (Read 4534 times)

Anthony0327 · « **on:** December 12, 2014, 02:47:39 PM »

What do you all use to strip paint of the cases if I want to repaint them. My backup engine is in amazing shape without any cracks, dents or wear marks but the paint has been worn off in a couple areas. Would like to re paint it but strip it first. I know I can have it sand blasted but depending on how it looks I might just leave it that natural cast finish also. I have a can of aircraft stripper that I bought but after thinking about it I don't want to use anything corrosive that may eat at the aluminum. Thanks for your help.

SARON81 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2014, 03:59:45 PM »

Airplanes are usually made of aluminum.

JesseA420 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2014, 05:20:58 PM »

yep aircraft stripper +1

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2014, 05:48:50 PM »

These are lonestar aluminum hubs that I am currently stripping.

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2014, 05:50:24 PM »

Powder coat peeling away.

Anthony0327 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2014, 06:35:57 PM »

Thanks for the help. I've never done this so I didn't want to mess anything up.

udontknowme · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2014, 07:58:51 PM »

theres some spray can stuff you can buy at walmart that works just as good as anything. its pretty cheap also. cant recall the name but ill have a look in the garage and let you know what it is

udontknowme · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2014, 01:56:16 PM »

citrustrip in a spray can is what i used. worked pretty good. paint was off in just a few min. rustoleum and a few other companies makes a spray can stripper you can get at walmart. i suppose they all work about the same

bholzgen · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2014, 11:41:26 PM »

Aircraft remover will not damage the cast aluminum.