Pro Tip: Drilling Aluminum Enclosures

[m-Kresol]

Anybody: What if you used the iso AFTER powdercoat? How bad would you goober up the coat??? TIA

I think it should be fine. Isopropanol is basically desinfectant, so it's not really aggressive. However, I'd try it with a little bit on a backplate first, just to make sure, as it will depend on the powder/brand/backing temperature. As long as you just add a little bit for drilling you'll most likely be fine anyhow.

[wgc]

Isopropyl and cured powdercoat is no problem. I use it to clean the finish after laser etching.

Acetone and powdercoat?  Not a great idea unless you want to remove the powdercoat in a very frustrating way.

[lincolnic]

Isopropyl and cured powdercoat is no problem. I use it to clean the finish after laser etching.

Yep, I can second that it's fine. I sometimes use it to redo lettering if I'm labeling controls with a paint marker.

[mrclean77]

Isopropyl and cured powdercoat is no problem. I use it to clean the finish after laser etching.

Acetone and powdercoat?  Not a great idea unless you want to remove the powdercoat in a very frustrating way.

Thanks for all the answers, but this was my fave