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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by karljesse, Jul 24, 2013.

  1. karljesse

    karljesse Member

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    So my 85 XJ700 has this clear coat covering all the aluminum (?) on the engine and some other parts. It has lost the glory of it's youth. What if I remove this clear coat down to very nice brushed aluminum and keep it waxed. Is there any reason not to do this? Any other options?
    PS You guys have been great and got me through some rough moments. I thank you for that. Here's a photo dedicated to you good people.
     

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    jmilliken Well-Known Member

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    go to your auto parts store and look for "aircraft stripper". (http://www.walmart.com/ip/17203456?wmls ... 90&veh=sem)

    Put it on nice + thick and watch that yellow clearcoat melt off. after about 15 minutes scrape it off. then go to town with your buffing wheel.

    WARNING. this stuff is nasty. wear long sleeves/pants/gloves (not latex/nitrile either). I got a large glob on my bare skin, and ended up in my neighbor's pool and in severe pain in about a minute. Got some NASTY chemical burns from it too. I got some gloves specifically for handling corrosive chemicals.
     
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    Thats a beautiful picture. did you take it? If so good job.
     
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    I soda blasted the yellowed clear coat off my motor parts. It came off really nice.
     
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    fiveofakind Well-Known Member

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    Strip off the clear coat.....go get yourself a bench grinder / polisher......some polishing roque......& go to town buffing/polishing all of those alum pieces....they will look good afterwards.....
     
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