From: MV (MV@dc9.tzo.com)
Date: Fri Apr 29 2005 - 15:33:05 PDT
I've got one of those I use to remove welding flux. I would not get it
near any lighter sheetmetal as it will re-form it for you!
Dave
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Buzz wrote:
>
> Guys,
> Here's a tool that works GREAT! at removing several coats of paint FAST.
> It's a Needle Scaler from HOBO Freight.
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=1108
>
> I first used it on my old forklift that was splashed with concrete.
> http://www.softcom.net/users/buzz/yale/forklift.html
>
> I was amazed to see that it not only went through the concrete, but also several
> layers of paint down to the original yellow color and even bare metal.
> I tried it on an aluminum cabinet with: green, blue, yellow, green coats and
> once again down to bare metal.
> I tried it on a double coated fender and had no luck, except where there was
> bondo. The tool took the bondo right off.
> For minimal damage on the aluminum panels I found that I needed a lighter touch,
> and I had to keep the tool perpendicular to the surface.
> I think that the success of the tool is due to the fact that most military
> vehicles are painted OD (Over Dirt) so it doesn't take much to knock off the
> paint. Especially on aluminum.
> Stay tuned for results on CARC removal.
>
> As usual, your results my vary.
>
> Buzz
>
>
>
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