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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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Default Primary Clear coat removal

I'm pulling the outer primary case to replace the gasket and would like to clean it up at the same time. There seems to be some sort of clear coat which has been eroding away. It is some sort of coating - I can feel the lines with my fingertips. Looks like a case of leprosy. Hope the pics make the situation clear - not a great camera

How can I remove the balance of the clear coat? Will it be just elbow grease with the right abrasive like steel wool and if it's steel wool what is the most aggressive grade I could use? Any chemical assistance possible?
 
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