Removal of Powdercoating...

[mitch250r]

Hi,
I have a bumper that is powdercoated gloss black, which now looks pretty bad after racing as the powdercoat is chipping off etc.

I want to remove the powdercoating and return the bumper to a bare aluminium sort of finish and I want to know what works.

Will a simple sand blasting work or is there a better way?

[tripinator]

Sand blasting is the best way to remove the powder

[Scro]

Sandblasting is easy if you have access to one. If not, aircraft stripper works really well. You buy it in cans at Wal-mart. Just be sure to wear gloves when using it.

[chronicsmoke]

I think if you sanblast it it will have a pitted look to it, though you could probably clear-coat it or something

Maybe somebody can clear this up, A PC guy in my area said that you can re-apply on top of existing PC if you can get a ground on the part, any truth to this?

[ride red 14]

Yes you can. Scuff it good with sandpaper and shoot it. You will need to ground it good to get the powder to draw to it. I like to preheat to about 150 degrees on the second coat.