Paint removal

Is there a better way of removing old paint from engine parts, such as engine shrouds, than sandblasting (expensive equipment) or paint remover (messy)? One thing I'm not clear on is will electrolysis remove paint? Several sources say it will, others say it won't.

Thanks...

Chris

I've got a small, portable sandblasting unit, that I picked up a couple years ago, for about $40. It's not real powerful, so it takes a little longer, but it does the trick. I've seen small, enclosed sandblasting/bead-blasting cabinets for under $200. You could also check with local machine or transmission shops. Some of them will do old paint/oil/grease removal for you in thier tanks for a small cost or free. If you have something with babbit, try a transmission shop. The chemicals they use will not harm the babbit. I took a block in to a tranny shop around here & he did it for free. He just asked that I bring the engine back when I had it done, so he could see it run. GOOD LUCK!!!


ACKLEY'S ANTIQUE ENGINE GALLERY

If the paint is solidly adhered electrolosys won't remove it, presuming you're using washing soda in the tank. If you use LYE in the tank, electrolosys will probably remove paint. LYE tends to be the active ingredient in many paint removers. Search the archives, I posted a formula for making paint remover from LYE, cornstarch & water a while back.


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Try Easy Off oven cleaner. Spray it on and wait 15-20 minutes and hose it off. Thick coats may take longer or a second application. Of coase it takes off grease too. Works for me. John D.

Chris,

When i have paint to remove i'll throw some TSP in with the Washing Soda with electrolysis.

Ken

There's always the wire brush cup you can buy to put on the angle grinders.