Best way to strip/remove a large area of self etching primer?

[lndwarrior]

Any suggestions?
Thx
Gary

[lr172]

do you mean the rattle can type (non-activated)? If so, laquer thinner works well. Soak a paper towel well and wipe it off. Use two steps. Get most with the first. and clean it up with the second.

If it is activated, your choices are scraping or sanding. You could also use a strong paint remover, but they are nasty and messy to work with. If aluminum is the base, you'll need to neutralize it afterwards. I have used razor blades, but there is a bit of art to keep from scratching your base material.

Lary

[lndwarrior]

Originally Posted by lr172

do you mean the rattle can type (non-activated)? If so, laquer thinner works well. Soak a paper towel well and wipe it off. Use two steps. Get most with the first. and clean it up with the second.

If it is activated, your choices are scraping or sanding. You could also use a strong paint remover, but they are nasty and messy to work with. If aluminum is the base, you'll need to neutralize it afterwards. I have used razor blades, but there is a bit of art to keep from scratching your base material.

Lary

No, is the activated type and lacquer thinner won't touch it.

[az_gila]

This will most likely work -

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...09-04167-9.php

But cover up, eyeglasses, etc. It will burn your skin.

[RV8Squaz]

I have had a lot of luck with this: http://www.tcpglobal.com/KLEQAR343_3...g#.V0MXxvT3b7o

It's the only thing that softened powder coating. It's available at your local auto parts store. Be careful though, being an Aircraft Remover, it could remove the whole airplane!

[fl-mike]

MEK will remove Variprime. Been there, done that.