Stripping paint off an aluminum intake

[rs74]

I know this isn't the correct spot for this thread but but was not sure if it needed to go in engine or paint section. I am looking at a new performer rpm intake that has never been run. It was used as a display in a performance shop and got painted with the engine.

I am wondering in stripping the paint off with stripper would do anything to the aluminum finish. I would like to just have the factory finish. I think even if I blast the intake with corn cobs it will take off the finish. From what I hear if an intake is blasted it seems to get dirtier quicker. Any suggestions? I can get this intake pretty cheap. I may just have to spend the extra and buy one from summit so it has the finish I want. The intake is bright yellow now and just wont go with the rest of the truck.

If this thread needs to be moved somewhere else then please do so.