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01-13-2003, 08:02 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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Stripping an anodized grill shell with oven cleaner?
I saw a thread a while back about stripping the anodizing off an alum grill shell with oven cleaner. How well does this work? Also, i would guess it wouldnt be good to leave the stuff on too long.....need advice from anybody who has tried this....crazyL
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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01-13-2003, 08:07 PM
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Used to have a truck
Join Date: May 2002
Location: port orchard WA
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Sodium Hydroxide + Aluminum = Bad Mojo
It'll remove the anodizing all right. It'll probably look like hell afterwards though.
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01-13-2003, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Lake co. california
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I used the oven cleaner methed on both my trucks with good results. spray it on and let it work awhile till the anodizing will come off with steel wool, time depends on temp, the warmer the quicker. steel wool then rinse and then start over till its all dull, after that sand with 400 grit and finish with 1000 grit then hit the buffing wheel. it will shine great but you'll have to polish it with mothers or something from time to time.
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01-13-2003, 11:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Spring Creek, nevada. U.S.A.
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i did mine the same as gashog and it turned out great.
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01-14-2003, 12:11 AM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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That looks nice gashog! That billet grill reaaly sets it off too
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69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
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01-14-2003, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
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I've used this method too and it does work. It usually takes 2-3 hits. Do not let it dry on the surface or it's a bear to remove!
Here's a link for a special product to remove annodizing also. I haven't tried it though. http://bluelightning.zoovy.com/product/ADPT
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01-14-2003, 01:48 PM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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Thanks for the info guys, the easy off is on the 2nd hit& pretty much took all the anodizing the 1st time! crazyL
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01-14-2003, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
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So, if the EZ-Off will get the anodized finish off (well, that and some elbow grease), would you want to clear-coat it when you get it nice and shiny? Seems like it would be the right thing, but that may not be the case.
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01-14-2003, 11:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada
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I heard clear coating is a no no you'll regret it , just us mothers wax
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01-14-2003, 11:27 PM
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Bloo
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Barren County Kentucky
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ive always heard clear coating is bad, but heres mine after 2 months, and it still looks the same after 7
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01-14-2003, 11:31 PM
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Bloo
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Barren County Kentucky
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heres the same grill on the 4x4, i forgot i had this one for a 7 month example
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01-15-2003, 12:35 AM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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Im not sure how this one will go yet. The old grill has a couple bruised areas that I need to bump & file, then block sand. if I can get it straight enough to polish, I probably will just leave it raw & do the elbow grease from time to time. I have also thought about having it powdercoated....crazyL
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