<VV> Paint Removal on Magnesium Fan

[shortle]

I have used a glass bead cabinet to clean these fans. Just apply fairly lightly (don't go overboard). LS Corvair parts has powdercoated fans in different colors.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


-----Original Message-----
>From: jvhroberts at aol.com
>Sent: Apr 30, 2012 6:30 AM
>To: kevin at kcvairbrush.com, virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> Paint Removal on Magnesium Fan
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> 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. 
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>A THIN coating of paint is recommended. Remember, this thing spins are a pretty good clip, and keeping it balanced is important. 
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>John Roberts
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>-----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
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>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 at kcvairbrush.com
>www.kcvairbrush.com
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