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02-13-2004, 03:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Uranus,
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Cobra Make, Engine: NAF replica, 351W, about 420 HP
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Best way to Remove Paint from an Aluminium Grille?
The 1969 Ford F350 ramp truck that I recently bought (it was owned by none other than Mickey Thompson; I have paperwork to prove it.) had the aluminum grille painted the same color as the truck, with automotive paint. What is the best way to clean off the paint, and bring this grille back to its shiny glory? Aluminum Jelly? A sandblaster? any good ideas? Thanks in advance!
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02-13-2004, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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"The 1969 Ford F350 ramp truck that I recently bought (it was owned by none other than Mickey Thompson."
Now, how  is that?
Hmmm, any kind of chemical bath (i.e. Aircraft Stripper) would potentially etch the aluminum....not good. I wonder if a place that specializes in chrome plating would offer some advice...they would have to strip it somehow.
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02-13-2004, 04:10 PM
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Deano: I have an ORIGINAL bill of sale, and an ORIGINAL Non-op slip, both signed by Mickey Thompson Hisself!! What if I soaked the grille in paint thinner?
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Edley, The Cobra Rogue!
"If you think that you can cut it, if you think you got the time, you'll only get just one chance, better get it right first time. 'Cause in this game you're playing, if you lose you got to pay, and if you make just one wrong move, you'll get BLOWN AWAY. Expect no mercy.
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02-13-2004, 04:12 PM
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media blaster
Try a media blaster that uses baking soda.
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02-13-2004, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Northridge,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Arntz Cobra
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Edley,
Or, walnut shells!
Paul
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02-13-2004, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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Media blasters sound OK; are these somethings I can rent? Should I just take the grille off and take it somewhere? Will paint thinner work?
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Edley, The Cobra Rogue!
"If you think that you can cut it, if you think you got the time, you'll only get just one chance, better get it right first time. 'Cause in this game you're playing, if you lose you got to pay, and if you make just one wrong move, you'll get BLOWN AWAY. Expect no mercy.
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02-13-2004, 06:15 PM
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Location: New Braunfels,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hi-Tech Serial 0122 66 428, Tremec 3550. AMP 9" Ford IRS
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I have used "Wash Away"paint remover and it never etched the aluminum. I would stay away from "blasting" it. All it did was "crinkle" the paint off.
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Neil Brady
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside,
thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming:
"WOW, what a ride!!!"
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