Topic: Shaker Hood Scoop restoration ?

[rcgt350]

Before I remove the paint from my Shaker Hood Scoop, I?m looking for suggestions on stripping the paint. Is there a media I can use that won?t take away from the smooth aluminum finish? I have bead blast cabinets only for doing this.

Thanks

[Bob Gaines]

Before I remove the paint from my Shaker Hood Scoop, I?m looking for suggestions on stripping the paint. Is there a media I can use that won?t take away from the smooth aluminum finish? I have bead blast cabinets only for doing this.

Thanks

How about chemical stripping?

[jwc66k]

How about chemical stripping?

Try:
"Krud-Kutter", available at Home Depot;
"Goof-Off", available at Home Depot;
"Jasco", available at Home Depot;
There are other paint removers out there. As always, read the WARNINGS, and heed them. Try what ever you select on a small section.
I used a combination of those on a aluminum Shelby air cleaner top. I also lowered the air pressure on my bead blaster to 75-80 pounds and used glass beads, 40-80 grit - "gently". I have another happy Shelby owner.
Jim

[K-HESS]

I have used walnut shells with great results. Much slower then other abrasives but leaves a nice smooth finish.

[jwc66k]

I have used walnut shells with great results. Much slower then other abrasives but leaves a nice smooth finish.

The only problem I have with walnut shells is dumping my glass beads from my blaster cabinet, then dumping the shells when I'm done. It gets "messy". That's why I drop the pressure and use the glass.
Jim

[rcgt350]

So I went ahead and have  been stripping the paint with #8 Glass bead @ 80PSI
Its slow but working quite well with no distortion to the scoop and spacer at all.
A good workout for the air compressor! Ill post a couple pictures when done.
Thanks for all your input.