Jerm’s Dad 4 #1 Posted February 21, 2018 I have a 854 that has the 2 piece gas tank. I believe it's made of aluminum. What is the best way to remove the paint? It looks very rough as it is. I have the inside clean. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. L. Addison 299 #2 Posted February 21, 2018 I have used carb. cleaner many times, and brake fluid eats paint off if not cleaned off immediately. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,542 #3 Posted February 21, 2018 Rust-oleum aircraft remover. Spray it on wait 10-15 min and wire brush the paint off. Available at Wal-Mart for about $9. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 5,299 #4 Posted February 21, 2018 If you are replacing the gasket you could soak it in lacquer thinner. Then clean good with acetone or your preferred metal prep before repainting. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrshaft696 131 #5 Posted February 21, 2018 11 minutes ago, Achto said: Rust-oleum aircraft remover. Spray it on wait 10-15 min and wire brush the paint off. Available at Wal-Mart for about $9. x2 it turns paint into gel like glob that you can wipe off. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,626 #6 Posted February 23, 2018 Read the ingredients label on the product you are considering. Highly alkaline products like sodium hydroxide can eat aluminum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,542 #7 Posted February 23, 2018 This is true @953 nut. After the paint is removed wash your part of with some brake cleaner. I've used this stripper multiple times to strip paint off of carburetors as I don't like any paint on my carbs. One carb I have was stripped this way 3 years ago & still looks & works good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #8 Posted February 23, 2018 I use this cheap blaster from HFT with glass beads (not sand). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerm’s Dad 4 #9 Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks everyone for the great tips. New at this and don't want to do anything that will end up costing more down the road. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
