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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has an idea of how to remove powder coat i bought some nfab steps but they are bubbling in rust wanna strip and prep and paint again
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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gotta sand it off...
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Dammmm really its a pain i started but i said gots to be a better way
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You can try a heavy duty stripper...but powder coat is baked on
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Media blast it with corn or walnut shell...may have to use glass, but walnut is pretty abrasive.
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Brake fluid will take it off. Best to let it soak for overnight. Then powerwash the powdercoat right off. .
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Wow...never tried this...
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If the brake fluid doesn't work, try some aircraft remover you can get it at most parts stores.


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Brake fluid worked for me. I did it on my steps too. Just put them on some cardboard and keep them wet for a couple of hours and scrape it off. Comes off easy.
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There are solvents and strippers to remove, which I would suggest. You can blast or sand it off, but the heat from the friction turns it kind of gummy.

Be mindful that same can cause damage to metals.
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