cant find article on stripping mouldings

pugsly · Post by **pugsly** » April 21, 2007, 9:24 pm

I was wondering if anyone has read the article on using some household chemicals to strip the anodizing off of the mouldings. It has to do with draino ..... i think. I read it some time ago and i am looking for it again. if you know the link could you please reply to this.

Thanx Pugs

DV65CustomCab · Post by **DV65CustomCab** » April 22, 2007, 7:21 am

E-Z Off oven cleaner reportedly works.
I've not heard of the Draino solution, but wouldn't doubt it.
I bought actual anodizing remover to do mine. White crystals, cooks it right off in about 5 minutes.

willy3486 · Post by **willy3486** » April 22, 2007, 1:40 pm

Both of those methods worked for me. I used oven cleaner on the grill since it was so big. I got a piece of 3 inch wide by 4 feet long plastic pipe and put a cap on one end. I then filled it with water and dropped some of the draino in it. I used plastic pans for the smaller trim. Both ways worked really good for me. It takes longer than the stuff made for it but you can go about and do other things while it sets. I just checked it every so often. I also used scotchbrite and rubbed it some after it set for a while if I remember correctly. It got the anonizing off good. I then polished it with the wadding type silver cleaner you can get at walmart. by the time I got through it was like a mirror finish. I have been meaning to do a writeup on that and how to straighten the trim. My grill was warped at one time due to landing in a ditch after the steering went out. I was able to get it staight again and you can't tell it was ever warped. Just remember to wash it off when done with the cleaning, wear gloves, and use a good mask. Not one of those cheap paper masks, I used a one that has replaceable filters . It filters out insecticides and paint.

douglloyd · Post by **douglloyd** » April 24, 2007, 6:45 am

OK, I'll bite...are we talking about anodizing or oxidation?

Are you guys cleaning up the trim for polishing or stripping it to clean metal for another finish?

My trim is dull from years of exposure, but can be cleaned up with a polishing kit from Eastwood or similar setup.

Also, oven cleaner has lye I think - what does this do to the strength of the metal?

thanks,
Doug

willy3486 · Post by **willy3486** » April 24, 2007, 9:12 am

I used that process to remove the anodizing. There was no way to polish it and make it shiny otherwise. 40 years of being on my truck made it look milky. I just polished it good and put wax on to protect it. As far as weakening it I did not notice any. But then again I would check it and when it got the coating off I washed it off and cleaned it then. So I don't think it weakened it any.

pugsly · Post by **pugsly** » May 2, 2007, 8:33 pm

thanx to all who replied. I want to get done soon, cause my salt flat discs just came in and the steel rims should be back from the media blaster tomorrow. a little pirmer, paint and clear and they'll be ready to go.

thanx again, pugsly

Customcab4x4 · Post by **Customcab4x4** » May 6, 2007, 6:12 am

These guys sell a whole kit or you can just buy the solution and make up a batch. It lasts virtually forever. I have some in jugs that's probably 5 years old or better. It can be used over and over again and produces consistent results every time. For 12 bucks why fool around with making your own?
Good luck, Phil
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