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Paint Removal?

A strange question, I'm sure...

But,

I'd like to remove the gold paint (or other silk screened ink) from the face of a preamp for aesthetic reasons. It appears to be on a black anodized aluminium plate and I am concerned that paint remover might damage the aluminium.

Anyone do this or have ideas?

Thanks,
mprime
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viridian
4,184 posts
 
Playing any Holly Cole or Patricia Barber CD should remove any paint. The problem is that the sound is not localized and may remove the paint from your entire listening room.
zeneize68
13 posts
 
There are paint remover spray which are absolutely non toxic. I used one by Saratoga to rip paint off a rega arm.

HTH,

Stefano
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swampwalker
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Don't forget that acetone, MEK, laqueer thinner are all HIGHLY volative/flammable and adsorbed thru the skin. Use w/good ventilation, gloves, and no open flames.
trelja
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Just out of curiousity, did you try the Holly Cole or Patricia Barber? And, if so, did it work?
jcroft1
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Like a previous poster said, there are non-toxic paint removers that work very well. I have used them on the aluminum trim tabs on my boat, paint comes right off. Google jamestown marine supply and look in their catalog.
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