How do I get paint off FMIC - SRT Forums

**marshall_634** · 11-09-2008, 09:53 AM

I painted my big front mount intercooler a while ago, and now I want it back to normal. How would I get the paint off of it?

Sota · 11-09-2008, 09:56 AM

paint stripper or soda blasting. you want something that's not horrifically abrasive as it'll damage the fins.

**marshall_634** · 11-09-2008, 10:07 AM

I heard of this stuff before... Aircraft Paint Remover. would that work?

Sota · 11-09-2008, 10:26 AM

yea.
works pretty good.
caustic as all hell though so be in a vented space and wear protection.
it's temperature and humidity sensitive so you'll want it to be warm and humid for it to work well.

Sota · 11-09-2008, 10:31 AM

one last thing.
while it is the best stuff out there it doesn't get everything off.
as an example what ever paint process motegi used on their wheels this stuff still can't get all of it off in places.

**marshall_634** · 11-09-2008, 03:46 PM

Where can I get Aircraft Paint Remover? I forgot where I saw it at.

Sota · 11-09-2008, 03:53 PM

better auto parts stores will carry it.
look for the ones that are suppliers of painting materials and auto repair stuffs (bondo, fiberglass, etc) as well as they're more likely to carry it. either that they can order it for you most likely. you can also order it online.