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wibilly · 08-29-2007, 11:48 PM

was just wondering if there was a easier way to strip the anidized coating off a grill. i did a couple small spots where it was scrached by sanding and it really polishes up nice but i think it will take forever to do it all like that. will a chemical stripper remove the coating? any one have a secret they want to share?

combustion · 08-30-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wibilly

was just wondering if there was a easier way to strip the anidized coating off a grill. i did a couple small spots where it was scrached by sanding and it really polishes up nice but i think it will take forever to do it all like that. will a chemical stripper remove the coating? any one have a secret they want to share?

nah man. even if there was. its better if you do it the Right way. you will thank your self later.

Dingfodgy · 08-30-2007, 01:59 AM

Easy-Off! Yep, good ole fashioned sodium hydroxide oven cleaner. Spray it on let it set for a spell, but don't let it dry. Spray again if necessary to keep the surface wet for 10-15 minutes (do this on a cool-ish day in the shade if possible). Rinse off thoroughly. Start cuttin' and polishin'! Beware if there's any paint like in the cross bar or around the headlight....it'll take that off too- so you'll have to repaint.

RicksTrucks · 08-30-2007, 02:06 AM

I picked up a bottle of stuff at a swap meet one time. Will see if I can find it and post the name. Suppose to take it right off. Of course, you have to keep it polished after you do.

wibilly · 08-30-2007, 03:48 AM

yea i know i dont want to do this again i got 41/2 hours in haf of it and still don't have the shine i was hoping for but good enough for a work truck.how about clear coating it to protect it? i have seen it pealing on wheels and looks worse than it did before i started but theres no turning back now but it is 100 times better

AH619 · 08-30-2007, 11:27 AM

Clearcoat It After You Polish It

mbgmike · 08-31-2007, 04:29 PM

Easy off was a a tried and true method years ago. It does not work as good like it used to.(like most good stuff). Do a search for anodizing and there are forums for that to. There are better methods. I tried the easy off a couple of years ago and it didn't do very good at all. I remove it now with a kit from Caswells that uses chromic acid and phosporic acid under an electrical charge. not real complicated and is easier.

49m · 08-31-2007, 04:50 PM

Mek will take it right of there. Thats what i use to remove clear coat from rims

Dingfodgy · 09-01-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 49m

Mek will take it right of there. Thats what i use to remove clear coat from rims

Like Big Blue said....M.E.K. is nah-a$$-tee stuff, please use with extreme caution and do not let any of it get onto the ground or leave it laying around.

wibilly · 09-01-2007, 03:55 AM

1 aplication of the oven cleaner did not remove it but it sure made it sand off easier

big blue 72 · 09-01-2007, 07:27 AM

Gotta be CAREFUL with the MEK.
In Hazmat lingo it's call METHYL ETHYL DEATH!

08-29-2007, 11:48 PM	#1
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	grill refinishing was just wondering if there was a easier way to strip the anidized coating off a grill. i did a couple small spots where it was scrached by sanding and it really polishes up nice but i think it will take forever to do it all like that. will a chemical stripper remove the coating? any one have a secret they want to share? __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-30-2007, 01:59 AM	#3
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: grill refinishing Easy-Off! Yep, good ole fashioned sodium hydroxide oven cleaner. Spray it on let it set for a spell, but don't let it dry. Spray again if necessary to keep the surface wet for 10-15 minutes (do this on a cool-ish day in the shade if possible). Rinse off thoroughly. Start cuttin' and polishin'! Beware if there's any paint like in the cross bar or around the headlight....it'll take that off too- so you'll have to repaint. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

08-30-2007, 02:06 AM	#4
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: grill refinishing I picked up a bottle of stuff at a swap meet one time. Will see if I can find it and post the name. Suppose to take it right off. Of course, you have to keep it polished after you do. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

08-30-2007, 03:48 AM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: grill refinishing yea i know i dont want to do this again i got 41/2 hours in haf of it and still don't have the shine i was hoping for but good enough for a work truck.how about clear coating it to protect it? i have seen it pealing on wheels and looks worse than it did before i started but theres no turning back now but it is 100 times better __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

08-30-2007, 11:27 AM	#6
AH619 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HARRISON AR. Posts: 309	Re: grill refinishing Clearcoat It After You Polish It __________________ 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super youngest son.green/white 72 2wd lwb cheyenne super oldest son.green/white 71 4wd 3/4 cheyenne super frame off manderin copper / white 4 inch lift. FINALLY DONE / SOLD 72 4WD SWB CHEYENNE BLUE/WHITE 388 AUTO REMEMBER THE COPS NEVER THINK ITS AS FUNNY AS YOU DO. NORWOOD SURVIVOR COPPERTONE BUILD THREAD/ http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259856

08-31-2007, 04:29 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: grill refinishing Easy off was a a tried and true method years ago. It does not work as good like it used to.(like most good stuff). Do a search for anodizing and there are forums for that to. There are better methods. I tried the easy off a couple of years ago and it didn't do very good at all. I remove it now with a kit from Caswells that uses chromic acid and phosporic acid under an electrical charge. not real complicated and is easier.

08-31-2007, 04:50 PM	#8
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: grill refinishing Mek will take it right of there. Thats what i use to remove clear coat from rims

09-01-2007, 03:55 AM	#10
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: grill refinishing 1 aplication of the oven cleaner did not remove it but it sure made it sand off easier __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

09-01-2007, 07:27 AM	#11
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: grill refinishing Gotta be CAREFUL with the MEK. In Hazmat lingo it's call METHYL ETHYL DEATH!



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