Has anyone chemically removed the anodization on the intake grates?

[Bruce]

I am thinking about removing the failing anodization then polishing or painting mine. The local sand blaster that I talked to worried that the process would make them rough. I have a rotary sander and a random orbital buffer that could come in handy but I would prefer to strip them chemically if possible.

 

[Spooling]

I think the intake grate and ride plate is powder coated?

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Aircraft remover? It cuts powder coating.....

 

[Wayloncle]

I use chemical stripper at work on aircraft, I bet it would take it right off.
I'll get the real name of it tomorrow.

 

[Wayloncle]

Aircraft remover? It cuts powder coating.....

When I think of aircraft remover....

 

[Murf'n'surf]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Z8XUA...t=&hvlocphy=9012268&hvtargid=pla-343196563194

 

[Bruce]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Z8XUA...t=&hvlocphy=9012268&hvtargid=pla-343196563194

Walmart stocks it!

 

[robert843]

@Bruce this stuff is no joke if you have never used it wear protection and use it sparingly. We used to use it to remove paint from rims that were powder coated on motorcycles then chrome polish them it didn't take much and in minutes the paint would just start flaking off.

 

[robert843]

Also remove everything you plan to use this on from the boat do not attempt to do it with the grates on the boat and rinse and clean them well before reinstalling.

 

[Seadeals]

Do you have a photo of them? Mine are either painted or powder coated too. Sand is not really a favorable media for blasting. The glass beads I used on all the jet pump parts removed the anodized finish (and the corrosion) without a discernible change to the surface texture.

In my case, I just had them anodized again for a fresh skin of protection. Polishing would require regular upkeep and that seems like a tough area for regular elbow grease.