Thinking about stripping

[Joe A]

My first REO was a gold REO black door. Since then I have sent it back to have it milled. I also have an all white Grand. I'm thinking of stripping the gold one down to raw aluminum. Question is, of I do this, should I go with a chemical strip or just sand it down? Is this even a good idea?

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[BlueSnake]

I can see nobody wanted to touch this thread. I figured I'd be the dummy on this one.

Actually I have no idea about the actual question.

 

[ric23]

patiently waiting....as I am interested in the answers as well. And here is a concern of mine. On some areas, tolerance doesn't matter that much like the overall length, width and thickness after the paint is gone. But how about close tolerance areas like the groove where the door slides on. I am assuming it's gonna rattle now or more if yours already does.

 

[Joe A]

I figured stripping would get some people around here excited.

Didn't think of the door tolerance. I can't imagine the powder coated and tumbled raw are manufactured to didn't specs. But now that has my curiosity up.

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[Maverickbo]

I will give it a spin on the stripper pole! LOL! If it was me I would take the time and sand it. If you use a chemical stripper like "air craft stripper" then you might run the risk of melting the plastic. If you remove all plastic and only aluminum is left the stripper should be fine. Its messy so good luck.

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

LOL

 

[Filthy-Beast]

If you go chemical route be careful around the 510 connector and the catch cup, both from the top and the inside. I don't think there is any difference between my raw grand and my black wrinkle, if you sand be very careful with the door as looks like the tabs that slide would be very easily shaved down.

 

[mackman]

Don't know its effect on the insulators, but I strip my doors with Citristriphttp://reviews.homedepot.com/1999/1...eviews.htm?page=2&sort=submissionTime&dir=asc. Very easy to use.