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Topic: Stripping paint off of aluminum (Crossover) |
Liam Sullins
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Brookville, Ohio
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Posted 26 Dec 2020 9:45 pm |
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I'm needing some advice for stripping paint off of my Crossover when I start to work on it. What would be the best option for it? Sanding is going to take a lot of time...
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 6:54 am
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If you’re completely disassembling the guitar you could consider having it soft bead blasted. Our shop can provide a smooth, light texture, and rough textured finished surface. You should be able to find someone in your area who can do it. Might cost a little but it’s a big time saver and the ultimate prepped surface.
Just my 2 cents...good luck!!
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Eddy Dunlap
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Nashville, Tn
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 7:18 am
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Jeff Surratt has worked on/refurbished numerous Crossovers over the past few years(including a recent one that was Scott Shipley's now with Steve Hinson) and Pete Drake's. He always rebuffed or finished the hardware to the best cosmetic shape it can be in.
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Don Poland
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Hanover, PA.
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 7:18 am
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| If you used a good quality paint stripper, would that not work? Unsure how aluminum is affected by paint stripper. |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 8:10 am
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The frame is an aluminum/magnesium alloy. It didn't have a smooth finish like polished aluminum so I think a paint stripper wouldn't harm the metal, though I don't know how attractive it would be.
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 9:29 am
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I want to state that I made some assumptions in my first post.
-I remembered the crossover I owned had a black frame/endplates etc...all the metal except for the undercarriage was painted black...and maybe had a “krinkle†typed finish. So I assumed the OP’s guitar is like the one I had.
-I assumed that the OP’s intention is to repaint the metal frame black instead of going for something shiny.
The suggestion I posted was based upon the statements above. All possibilities should be considered based upon his goals.
Best regards,
MB
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"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Liam Sullins
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Brookville, Ohio
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 9:50 am
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| Marty Broussard wrote: |
I want to state that I made some assumptions in my first post.
-I remembered the crossover I owned had a black frame/endplates etc...all the metal except for the undercarriage was painted black...and maybe had a “krinkle†typed finish. So I assumed the OP’s guitar is like the one I had.
-I assumed that the OP’s intention is to repaint the metal frame black instead of going for something shiny.
The suggestion I posted was based upon the statements above. All possibilities should be considered based upon his goals.
Best regards,
MB |
I should of put that in there, sorry! My goal is to bring it out to a shine.
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Liam Sullins
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 9:55 am
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Jeff Surratt has worked on/refurbished numerous Crossovers over the past few years(including a recent one that was Scott Shipley's now with Steve Hinson) and Pete Drake's. He always rebuffed or finished the hardware to the best cosmetic shape it can be in.
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I'll ask him, just spoke to him. He sent me a spring for the changer for my Crossover actually.
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 27 Dec 2020 4:02 pm
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Be very careful with using a paint remover on aluminum.
If it contains Caustic Soda or similar chemical it will eat and destroy the aluminum.
Check its use on a small spot to be sure it is safe before using.
Even Oven cleaners will make aluminum form a white dusty crust as the aluminum is eaten. |
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Paul Redmond
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2021 8:22 pm
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Use "Kutzit". Won't harm the metal and it's not sloppy to use.
PRR |
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Steve Schmidt
From:
Ramsey, MN, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2021 5:56 am
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| I wonder how a pressure washer would work? |
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