Saving A Rare Intake Manifold - (Studa Motiv Model 101)

[DEEPNHOCK]

Bought this a few years ago 'as is' (without the top plate)
Have seen them with three 2bbl's, and two 4bbl's...
This one showed some machining marks where it had three 2bbl's (probably Stromberg 97's, or Holley 94's).
Decided to make this one accept three Stromberg WW's (or Rochester 2GC's)
It was partially polished, with the rest painted resale red...

Made up a new top plate.
Used some carb risers (extra's that were made up for a Smoljan project from a few years ago)..
Still a work in progress, but a teaser pic seemed like a fun thing to fling at y'all...

More pic's of this build are at:

http://www.racingstudebakers.com/foo/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3191

[DEEPNHOCK]

Question for the thrashers out there...
I need to strip off the paint on this before polishing it.
Since the finish is quite rough, it really holds the paint.
Short of bead blasting it, what is a good suggestion for removing the paint without etching the aluminum so bad it is hard to polish?
Looking for ingenious CASO methods here... No cryogenic gonkulator stuff, ok

[SN-60]

I think a quality brush on paint remover, allowed to soak in for awhile, would get into all the small pores and dissolve the old paint......without harming the aluminum at all....Flush with water.

Last I used was called Evercoat 'Aircraft Coating Remover'. Good luck,....Cool manifold!

[Chris Pile]

Very cool manifold.

[52-fan]

At one time I cleaned lots of things in lacquer thinner. After a good soak, the paint always came off and it didn't harm the metal.

[DEEPNHOCK]

That would make good sense, what with the aluminum and all..
(Just don't want to create any more work than normal)..
Thanks!

I think a quality brush on paint remover, allowed to soak in for awhile, would get into all the small pores and dissolve the old paint......without harming the aluminum at all....Flush with water.

Last I used was called Evercoat 'Aircraft Coating Remover'. Good luck,....Cool manifold!

[DEEPNHOCK]

A quick visit to Summit Racing's website found this:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rll-255449/overview/

Brand:

Rust-Oleum Corporation

Manufacturer's Part Number:

255449 $7.97 (per can)

Part Type:

Paint Stripper

Product Line:

Rust-Oleum Aircraft Remover

Summit Racing Part Number:

RLL-255449

Volume:

18 oz.
Remove the most stubborn finishes with Rust-Oleum's Aircraft Remover!
This professional-grade formula is offered in spray and liquid forms and starts working within five minutes! Rust-Oleum Aircraft Remover
effectively cuts through all types of tough finishes, but easily cleans up with just water.
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Best part is I don't have to keep a gallon of the stuff around to dry out....

[jclary]

Well...about the "meanest" solvent we used when I was in the paint equipment business was MEK. Unless it has been banned completely, you can get gallon cans of it in the paint department of Lowes and Home Depot. Most of our spray guns had aluminum bodies and they always survived the soaking/cleaning.

I enjoy your postings like this. Like our fellow northern member, "gord," you are another that needs to keep an eye open for the "fun-police." Someday...I'd love to make a pilgrimage in your direction, if for nothing else, to see how long it takes to wear out my welcome!

[DEEPNHOCK]

<snip>
" Someday...I'd love to make a pilgrimage in your direction, if for nothing else, to see how long it takes to wear out my welcome!

C'mon down!
I have 'Guest rooms'......and 'Guest Brooms'.....

[mbstude]

Jeff, I'll ask a dangerous question.... What, if any, early Caddie intakes do you have lying around?

[Mike Van Veghten]

A good brake cleaner removes most paint. The stubborn stuff also gets a little scrubbing with a small brass bristled brush.
The cheaper brake cleaners don't work so well but this works pretty well -

http://crcindustries.com/auto/crc-brakleen-brake-parts-cleaner

Takes "clear" paint off very quickly...!

Mike

[Colgate Studebaker]

Jeff, I agree with John, MEK (MethElethelKetone) is about the best "cleaner" I've ever used. Watch out for the fumes, they are pretty overpowering. Having visited DEEPNHOCK acres, I can attest to the hospitality offered there. Jeff and Carrie are wonderful hosts and most enjoyable to "chat" with. Jeff has LOTS of neat toys to see and learn about. Bill

[gordr]

I used "Circa 1850" paint stripper to remove about 3 layers of paint from the headlamp bezel for a '47 Flxible bus.

[Buzzard]

Incredible diligence, Jeff. Thanks for posting and the link to even more info.
Bill

[DEEPNHOCK]

Jeff, I'll ask a dangerous question.... What, if any, early Caddie intakes do you have lying around?

Nothing right now, Matthew..