Stripping paint off A-Arms before Powdercoating

[polarisIQmn]

I've read all of the warning threads on having the parts baked at a low temperature and I've got that part covered, what I am curious about is stripping the paint off of the a-arms. I just bought a white 13' LE so the a-arms and the rear suspension arms are gray. I will be powder coating them white but I am worried about the paint thinner I'll be using to strip the paint off of them being hard on the glue in the a-arms. Anyone have any thoughts on that? Much appreciated!!

Chad

 

[yzviper366]

Sand blaster

 

[jakey-boy]

Chemically stripped mine last year and another set and had no issues. Sandblast is of course safest method but slow!

 

[wjl]

The powder coater around here do the prepping before they coat for a little extra money.
JMO
I would let them do it because if you miss something and the parts don't turn out perfect or to your liking they can say "Well you said they were ready to coat and you prepped them."
For the extra money I would let them do it and most places do have a "media blaster" then it is there responsibility to return a quality powder coated product.

 

[AndrettiDog]

I ran into the same situation. So instead of worrying about the glue coming undone during the baking process, I sold them and bought Zbroz a-arms. Sweet setup.

On the flip side, find a PC'er that will bake at a lower temp. I think 400 is what my PC'er said he could do.

 

[RockyMtn.Kris]

Z broz or Timbersled is probably the best but why powdercoat? There are some really good paints out now that are tough as nails. Im working with a painter I really trust that is doing mine and hes assuring me it will be as strong as powdercoating. just a thought

 

[mountainhorse]

Have the PC shop sandblast them for you This will also give the best adhesion for the PC.

If it were me... I would "fixture" them with a small 1/8" rivet in each tube through the end socket to eliminate the risk of the tubes moving in the socket while in the oven during baking. If they shift at all, there will be some serious twisting forces on the tubes in use.

Good luck.

 

[polarisIQmn]

Thanks for the replies guys, I think I'm going to take mountainhorse's advise and shoot a rivet in just for safetys sake and as far as the chemical stripping goes I've got some thinner we use at work that my paint guy says should be alright.

Chad

 

[mountainhorse]

The adhesive is acrylic... Not sure I would trust any solvent NOT to permanently soften the adhesive.


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[polarisIQmn]

Talked to my powdercoater and we've decided to paint the a arms instead, he's been having good luck doing that for the Polaris dealerships that have been bringing him arms