Removing epoxy paint
Removing epoxy paint
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We supplied HRS steel coat with a 2 parts epoxy paint to our customer. Parts were damaged in shipping (paint scraped off), and they were overall unhappy with the paint job (runs, globs). We have to remove the paint and apply again as touch-ups aren't acceptable(?). What is the best way to remove epoxy paint? These are large plates (~0.5 x 18 x 96), blasting will be time consuming, we are going to try wheelabrating, any suggestions welcome.





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But, if space and equipment are lacking, then how about unskilled labor using wire wheels or abrasive discs attached to electric or pneumatic rotary tools?
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Cory
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RE: Removing epoxy paint
Hi.
Do you have an oven, the ability to reach temperatures of 350F, 400F or higher?
Epoxies are stable to about 300 F. Higher temperatures, for just a few hours at your mass, will sufficiently degrade the material for an easy, light grit-blast removal.
Good luck!
William Gunnar
http://www.IndustrialCoatingsWorld.com
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