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Will electrolysis remove any paint?

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NawlensGator

07-27-2007 17:14:12

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My first electrolysis attempt. Part had some red left on it in a few places. Will this come off during brewing?

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Goose

07-27-2007 20:54:40

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to NawlensGator, 07-27-2007 17:14:12

Maybe something went over my head. How, exactly, do you do electrolysis?

I've done auto body and mechanical work for 30 years and have been around farm tractors all my life, but I'd never heard of this process till I started visiting this board.

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tom windsor

07-27-2007 22:22:21

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to Goose, 07-27-2007 20:54:40

Do a search on this site. It has been discussed and directions given...formulas, design, etc etc.
Even a picture or two here and there

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GA Dave

07-27-2007 20:48:40

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to NawlensGator, 07-27-2007 17:14:12

Evidence. It removes paint. Used 15 oz. WASHING SODA in 30 gallons water. I cleaned four, 62 lb wheel weights, the bumper and bolts and nuts in a wire basket with the same soup. David.

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MN Scott

07-27-2007 19:24:55

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to NawlensGator, 07-27-2007 17:14:12

If you use lye as your electrolite, paint, rust, grease, everything goes.

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GA Dave

07-27-2007 19:22:20

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to NawlensGator, 07-27-2007 17:14:12

Gator, forgot to mention that the OLD paint (W/lead) is tough. Pressure wash, wire brush or whatever after cooking a couple of days and let it cook another one. Not happy, do it again. Sure beats hard labor. David.

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Tom Windsor

07-27-2007 19:16:38

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to NawlensGator, 07-27-2007 17:14:12

My experience has been consistent with Georgia Dave. I have put large pieces in there and let them cook. Then take them out and hit them with the pressure washer and the paint goes flying...or at least the IH paints on hoods, gas tank, grill etc.

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GA Dave

07-27-2007 19:11:37

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to NawlensGator, 07-27-2007 17:14:12

I found out that using electrolysis not only removes rust but paint also. Better than chemical strippers in my opinion. Just let it cook. David.

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Bob M

07-27-2007 18:14:57

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to NawlensGator, 07-27-2007 17:14:12

Nawlens - Since paint is an insulator (current won't flow thru it) it's pretty much unaffected by electrolysis.

In order for electrolysis to work you need to first remove the paint by sandblasting, application of methylene chloride paint remover or similar....

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GeneMO

07-27-2007 19:48:46

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Re: Will electrolysis remove any paint? in reply to Bob M, 07-27-2007 18:14:57

I have had good luck with paint just falling off. I did get my washing soda solution mixed pretty strong, maybe that helps. I run all the current through it that my little battery charger will maintain, without tripping the reset. About the most I can get is 6 volts and 6amps. I think if I had a really heavy charger it would help. I have put lots of grease covered, painted parts in for one or two days, and the paint was just falling off. It may be the strength of your solution and the amount of current you can run through it.
I found an old pair of fencing pliers the other day , buried in the dirt, they were probably my great grand dads. Rusted solid. In two or three days they worked freely, all rust gone. I oiled, worked back and forth, then degreased and primed. Found the brand, "Crescent". I am sold.

Gene

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