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Exhaust and header paint removal
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November 10, 2018, 09:46:28 AM »
Looking at a full Termi system for an MTS. The muffler piece is Ti and I believe the headers are stainless. They've been rattle-canned with high-temp paint.
Can anyone with experience recommend the best DIY method to strip the paint without damaging the metal underneath? I'm sure I could do the headers with coarse to fine sandpaper, but there's enough nooks and crannies that this method would take weeks. The muffler's a different story --any scratches or scuffs would ruin the appearnce. I don't know if they're normally coated, either and if that will be a concern.
I've read through a lot of forums with recommendations that didn't pan out. I'm hoping to get a solid idea of what to expect before I decide whether to dive into this project.
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Re: Exhaust and header paint removal
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Paint stripper.
You'll need to remove the stripper with a flood of water (garden hose), but the chemical in the stripper won't hurt the metal.
Hopefully the base metal wasn't sanded, or you'll have to polish. I don't believe the muffler would be coated. Liquid clear wouldn't stand up to the heat, and anodizing only works on aluminum.
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I don't think the Ti stuff is coated with anything.
Rattlecan paint usually cannot survive acetone, and that won't hurt the metal parts.
I'd start with a paper towel soaked in acetone and rub the pipes, see what happens.
No acetone inside the can or the pipes.
Standard deal on acetone; nasty stuff that burns in a hurry, so be safe.
There's chemical strippers, but IMO they're nastier than acetone.
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Re: Exhaust and header paint removal
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Thanks for the replies. Pretty sure I still have a can of acetone somewhere in the garage I can test out.
Quote from: ducpainter on November 10, 2018, 10:00:02 AM
Paint stripper.
Any specific ones you recommend? Most reviews are split 50/50 where whatever worked great or didn't work at all.
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The best stripper I've ever used is POR-15 stripper.
It out performed Kleen-Strip Aircraft by a mile, which is the next best in my experience.
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