Stripping an enclosure

[flanagan0718]

Hey Guys,
    I have an old pedal enclosure that has some graphics on it. I was wondering what you would use to strip those off it. Any tricks or tips? It is a Electro-harmonix style enclosure. Thanks.

[rullywowr]

Liquid "Aircraft" stripper seems to work well for most paint and powdercoat finishes.  You apply, let sit, and then scrape off the excess.  It's nasty stuff, so be careful (gloves/eye protection).  Used with a scraper and metal wire brush works great.  If you have access to a sandblaster, that is the ultimate finishing touch.

[davent]

Why not just give a quick sanding to smooth things out then re-prime and paint?
dave

[stevie1556]

Dump it in a pot of acetone for 30 mins. Wear gloves though otherwise your nails become very brittle (yes, I am talking from experience ).

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[chromesphere]

Paint stripper works fastest and most effective for me (especially if its power coating).  Be careful with it though, its nasty stuff.
Paul

[wgc]

Citristrip

[TreeSlayer]

Why not just give a quick sanding to smooth things out then re-prime and paint?
dave

+1

[flanagan0718]

These are all good suggestions, it's a behringer "vintage" pedal that broke. I ripped the guts out and kept the enclosure. 


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[Clayford]

I'd just sand the enclosure then with some 160 or 220 and up to get rid of the decal you'll need to anyway to get it ready to take paint etc. Soaking in some paint thinner before sanding might not be a bad idea. Acetone works but it's a sledgehammer for a finishing nail.