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Ziffer · 12-19-2014, 08:22 PM

I've got a rebuilt motor but the paint is blistering etc. Any good tips to strip the motor and repaint without tearing it down?

As always, thanks for the advice.

Z

Mike B · 12-19-2014, 08:28 PM

I've used a needle scale gun (like an air chisel, but different attachment than chisel) and have good results with paint adhering.

Willit Stop · 12-19-2014, 08:48 PM

Believe it or not,oven cleaner works almost as good as paint stripper.Dollar store item.

john worden · 12-19-2014, 09:12 PM

spray can paint remover.

jake197000 · 12-19-2014, 10:35 PM

i was gonna say paint stripper

Tim Armstrong · 12-20-2014, 06:28 AM

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Oven cleaner and for really tough grease add a little Drano.

burner31 · 12-20-2014, 09:07 AM

Don't forget the power washer, you can pick up a good one from Lowe's/Home Depot for under $150, been using my latest one on engines, houses/decks/tractors...you name it for the past five years, worth every penny.

12-19-2014, 08:22 PM	#1
Ziffer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 171	Tricks to strip paint off Motor I've got a rebuilt motor but the paint is blistering etc. Any good tips to strip the motor and repaint without tearing it down? As always, thanks for the advice. Z

12-19-2014, 08:28 PM	#2
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: Tricks to strip paint off Motor I've used a needle scale gun (like an air chisel, but different attachment than chisel) and have good results with paint adhering.

12-19-2014, 08:48 PM	#3
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 969	Re: Tricks to strip paint off Motor Believe it or not,oven cleaner works almost as good as paint stripper.Dollar store item.

12-19-2014, 09:12 PM	#4
john worden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: central Iowa Posts: 484	Re: Tricks to strip paint off Motor spray can paint remover. __________________ Louvering, bias ply tire-truing, metal shaping and forming, lathe and mill work, member shop HAGERTY Ins. expert repair network. High quality paint work in Iowa.

12-19-2014, 10:35 PM	#5
jake197000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 350	Re: Tricks to strip paint off Motor i was gonna say paint stripper

12-20-2014, 06:28 AM	#6
Tim Armstrong Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 361	Re: Tricks to strip paint off Motor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Oven cleaner and for really tough grease add a little Drano.

12-20-2014, 09:07 AM	#7
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Tricks to strip paint off Motor Don't forget the power washer, you can pick up a good one from Lowe's/Home Depot for under $150, been using my latest one on engines, houses/decks/tractors...you name it for the past five years, worth every penny.