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Old Nov 13, 2023 | 08:42 PM
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what DZ said

sand blast with aluminum oxide media

I reckon a wire wheel might work too, but figure aluminum might look pretty scar'd up with wire wheel to get all the coat off

blasted with aluminum oxide won't scar it


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Wire wheel and a propane torch?
 
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Originally Posted by Architect
Aircraft Paint Remover will get it off if it is paint.

If APR does not get it off, mechanical means are required. I have had success with abrasive wheels and wire brushes on a drill, takes some time but will work. Then maybe a little polish after. Powder coating is tough, but it is not Kevlar, it will come off. Good luck.
Worked for me many times on some really tough coatings
 
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The easiest way is in a sandblaster, but what do you want the finish to look like when done?
I have home powdered many such small parts like derby and points covers, so blasting is great for re powder not so much if want shiney
 

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