wickford90
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Been looking into getting panels on the S2 dipped to get back to bare ali, been told by some its Ok, spoke to a company yesterday and they said its not Ok. Anyone had this done?
caustic dipping ali.
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itsav8mate
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Do not dip Aluminium in Caustic soda, Al. is an acidic metal and the reaction will be similar to mixing baking powder and vinegar. I have seen someone try to de-coke the cylinder head of a Triumph motorcycle in a caustic tank and all he managed to find afterwards were the valve guides. You would need an acid based stripper and even then I would be very wary as Al. is easily corroded.
wickford90
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Nitromors and elbow grease it is. Thanks
owl
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Nitromors ain't much cop since the EU regulated it, I put a whole tin on my bonnet and the paint is still on.
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It is indeed ****e, I used it to get paint off chequer plate. Even after working it into every nook and cranny and scrubbing it with a wire brush and scotchbrite there was still paint left
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you want then shiny, or flat/dull finish?
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Have a look for dry ice blasting. Its not caustic or abrasive. Dries instantly and and can be done insitu.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_9nITRz--0
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