stripping paint from aluminum

[pitbull113]

I'm looking to strip the paint off of a set of panasports I just picked up. I was told by a friend to be careful of what I use because it could deteriorate the aluminum. Aircraft paint stripper was recommended but I can't find it locally. Any thoughts? Keep in mind i'm lazy and also I plan on keeping the wheel the natural finish so I don't want to mess up the finish under the paint.

[CCDangie71]

Steve,
A buddy of mine had to strip some phone dial wheels for his 944 and he had some good luck with Dekote from Eastwood. It's not very harsh and it didn't harm the aluminum one bit.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...emType=PRODUCT

[joeg]

Aircraft Remover (the "stripper") is available in almost all autobody supply stores in Quart or Gallon cans.

It is the best.

Your other choice is to have them bead blasted.

[pitbull113]

Thanks for the input guys. I found the aircraft stripper at napa and autozone and it works great.

[joeg]

It is great stuff but a bit dangerous. I have had a number of chemical burns from it--ouch--and the smell affects some people.

The warnings on the can make it clear this stuff is to be handled carefully.

[jay05]

Stripped a set of BBS's with the aircraft stripper. Worked great. Found it at Home Depot.