[DeTomaso] Rub 'n Buff users???

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On 7/24/17, 12:36 PM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Mike Drew via DeTomaso" <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:

    Friends don't let friends powdercoat ZF gearboxes!
    
    Mike
    
    Sent from my iPhone
    
    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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