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Title: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 06, 2014, 09:12:23 PM
Hey Guys,
    I have an old pedal enclosure that has some graphics on it. I was wondering what you would use to strip those off it. Any tricks or tips? It is a Electro-harmonix style enclosure. Thanks.
Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: rullywowr on February 06, 2014, 10:11:36 PM
Liquid "Aircraft" stripper seems to work well for most paint and powdercoat finishes.  You apply, let sit, and then scrape off the excess.  It's nasty stuff, so be careful (gloves/eye protection).  Used with a scraper and metal wire brush works great.  If you have access to a sandblaster, that is the ultimate finishing touch.

Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: davent on February 06, 2014, 11:19:08 PM
Why not just give a quick sanding to smooth things out then re-prime and paint?
dave
Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: stevie1556 on February 06, 2014, 11:22:52 PM
Dump it in a pot of acetone for 30 mins. Wear gloves though otherwise your nails become very brittle (yes, I am talking from experience :().

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Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: chromesphere on February 07, 2014, 01:36:09 AM
Paint stripper works fastest and most effective for me (especially if its power coating).  Be careful with it though, its nasty stuff.
Paul
Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: wgc on February 07, 2014, 03:57:57 AM
Citristrip
Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: TreeSlayer on February 08, 2014, 12:38:34 AM
Quote from: davent on February 06, 2014, 11:19:08 PM
Why not just give a quick sanding to smooth things out then re-prime and paint?
dave
+1
Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: flanagan0718 on February 10, 2014, 12:44:22 AM
These are all good suggestions, it's a behringer "vintage" pedal that broke. I ripped the guts out and kept the enclosure. 


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Title: Re: Stripping an enclosure
Post by: Clayford on February 10, 2014, 04:57:08 PM
I'd just sand the enclosure then with some 160 or 220 and up to get rid of the decal you'll need to anyway to get it ready to take paint etc. Soaking in some paint thinner before sanding might not be a bad idea. Acetone works but it's a sledgehammer for a finishing nail.