<VV> Paint Removal on Magnesium Fan

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 The fans had a black coating of some kind on them from the factory. I wouldn't sand blast them, as this may affect the balance. Paint strippers are fine for this, as long as they don't contain a caustic (as in alkaline) component. 

A THIN coating of paint is recommended. Remember, this thing spins are a pretty good clip, and keeping it balanced is important. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Clark kevin at kcvairbrush.com <kevin at kcvairbrush.com>
To: virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 7:39 am
Subject: <VV> Paint Removal on Magnesium Fan


My top blower fan has paint that is badly peeling and I would like to clean it 
up. Is it safe to use paint remover on the magnesium fan without harming the 
metal? What about sand blasting? Were fans unpainted from the factory? Anyone 
have a suggested paint they are happy with? Sometime back someone was selling 
powder coated fans and I would like to know if he still has them for a 1964 
engine.
KC


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Kevin G. Clark
kevin at kcvairbrush.com
www.kcvairbrush.com




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