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Old 08-06-2020, 07:56 PM
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Default Cylinder paint stripping...who?

I would like to get the paint stripped off my cylinders, the heads alodined, and the barrels painted black. Anyone know where I can get this done, preferably in the Midwest?
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Old 08-06-2020, 09:43 PM
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I would like to get the paint stripped off my cylinders, the heads alodined, and the barrels painted black. Anyone know where I can get this done, preferably in the Midwest?
Thanks,
Brad Carter
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I believe the heads are made from an alloy that is not susceptible to corrosion. The heads on my 6 were made in the 60's and don't have a spec of corrosion.

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Old 08-07-2020, 08:58 AM
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Default Gibson Aviation

https://www.gibsonaviationok.com/

This is the shop I use for all cylinder related work. Pretty sure they can do this, just send them an email and ask.
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Old 08-07-2020, 10:18 AM
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I had lycon do mine when they were port/polishing them. I highly recommend them.
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Old 08-08-2020, 08:16 AM
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Buldoc Aviation, if you're near the KMSP area.
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