[DeTomaso] Rub 'n Buff users???

Mike Drew MikeLDrew at aol.com
Mon Jul 24 15:36:42 EDT 2017


Friends don't let friends powdercoat ZF gearboxes!

Mike

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On Jul 24, 2017, at 12:04, Dave Londry <davel at emspace.com> wrote:

> No go there Doug, but I went back and found that methylene chloride is a chemical stripper for powdercoat.
> (I thought you could only melt it or abrade it)
> Now methylyne chloride is some bad sheeit.
> As well as powder-coat it will chew up people very nicely, so you need protective gear and you need to oven-bake off the residue or it will chew up the aluminum. I believe you must be able to neutralize it with a weak acid like vinegar, but nobody mentioned that.
> Anyway I can't go near that stuff until I pull the ZF so I'll do the rubnbuff test.
> 
> If anybody wants to try it, Benco-B17 and Jasco Paint&Epoxy stripper are easy to buy.
> (time passes)
> Now I see that Miles Remove 9000/9001/9002 claims to be safe, non-agressive and cleans with water.
> They sell it for 50 bucks a gallon online so I'll try that when I pull it.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On 7/23/17 8:26 PM, Dave Londry wrote:
>> Very interesting. That's not supposed to work on a fused finish.
>> (and I would like it off)
>> 
>> On 7/23/17 6:10 PM, Doug wrote:
>>> Dave,
>>> 
>>> I had good luck with lacquer thinner softening powder coat enough so it can be removed.
>>> 
>>> Doug Braun
>>> Blue 73L #5505
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Dave Londry
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 4:15 PM
>>> To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>>> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Rub 'n Buff users???
>>> 
>>> I have an uncleanable ZF because some previous doofus had it powder coated.
>>> It sounds as though Rub n' Buff might just help me out.
>>> I'd sooner be rid of the coating, but clean would be a big improvement.
>>> Dave
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 7/21/17 10:18 PM, Larry Finch via DeTomaso wrote:
>>>>     All,
>>>> 
>>>>     =================
>>>> 
>>>> Rub 'n Buff:
>>>> 
>>>>     Formulated from Carnauba waxes, fine metallic powders, and select
>>>>     pigments for a finish no paint can duplicate. Rub onto clean, dry, or
>>>>     previously painted surfaces or on post-fired ceramics with a finger or
>>>>     soft cloth, then gently buff to a beautiful luster. More buff, more
>>>>     shine! Five times more product than other brands.
>>>> 
>>>>     ===============
>>>>     Some years ago there were owners that were singing the praises of this
>>>>     product as a coating used on the ZF.
>>>> 
>>>>     Are there any owners who are still using this? Any feedback on
>>>>     maintenance, durability or other tips for applying and maintaining?
>>>> 
>>>>     Thanks,
>>>>     Larry
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